Electing a new DNC chair could change how the party operates at the state and national levels. Micah Sifry rips the cover off of the previously undisclosed list of committee members in charge of voting to finally hold those people accountable. trib.al/XDNUz1I

Oh jeez. Sadly she’s right. More on that here: theconnector.substack.com/p/a-dating-sit…

Turns out you can actually report the ADL to the ADL.

Generally, political parties that lose a race need to shake things up. In his last minute bid for DNC chair Faiz Shakir would like to do just that. From David Dayen: trib.al/EEZeDkt

Manhattan, 2025: thecity.nyc/2025/06/04/ice…

The rise of digital communication channels in the 2000s brought hope that greater democracy was on the horizon. But is amplifying public concerns enough to influence government institutions? 🧵 #WeThePeople #OpenGov #DigitalDemocracy #CivicTech #USPoli #USpolitics

Salt Lake City seniors heading out for a #NoKingsProtest in front of their assisted living facility bright and early this morning.

A sneak preview from our forthcoming podcast: Guest Perry Bacon gives his take on better ways to bring new parties into our democracy than just a party in Elon Musk's image.

Host Micah Sifry has launched a podcast in partnership with Center for Ballot Freedom. Come check it out! (Links below)

Great time on #ThisOldDemocracy podcast. Micah Sifry asked me about fusion in US history. Minor parties like the Liberty Party, Free Soilers & Workingmen’s Party fused with major parties to win change—without spoiling elections.

New episode of #ThisOldDemocracy. New insights. New reasons to listen. 🎧 Out now! Get a fix of Micah Sifry and Bill Kristol discussing the current state of our democracy, the rise of authoritarianism, and the challenges posed by political polarization and reform.

A centrist party could nudge the major parties back toward the moderate middle—and that's exactly what’s missing in our politics today. Balance isn’t weakness. It’s how democracy works. #ThirdParty #ThisOldDemocracy Micah Sifry Bill Kristol

Hot off the mic! 🔥 Our brand new #ThisOldDemocracy podcast episode is ready for your ears. Hear Micah Sifry and Astra Taylor talk about fighting fascism. Listen on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube: centerforballotfreedom.org/this-old-democ…

We’ve been cooking up something good — and it’s finally live. New #ThisOldDemocracy podcast episode available now! Our usual host Micah Sifry and your special guest Astra Taylor engage in the paradox of democracy. Watch now or give us a listen! centerforballotfreedom.org/this-old-democ…

“Vote the ticket” was the 1800s call to action—when parties printed their own ballots & fusion voting was the norm. Voters could drop a party’s ballot—or even a newspaper clipping—into the box. Major & minor party coalitions were common. A freer, more flexible democracy.

Episode 6 of #ThisOldDemocracy is officially out now. Tap the link below to tune in to Micah Sifry and Ian Bassin discussing authoritarianism. Micah Sifry Protect Democracy

Why are two prominent former WI officials launching a new party? 🎙️ On This Old Democracy, Micah Sifry talks with United Wisconsin co-chairs Dale Schultz (R) & David Mahoney (D) about their push for democracy reform. substack.com/@centerforball…

Hot off the mic! 🔥 Our brand new #ThisOldDemocracy podcast episode is ready for your ears. Hear Micah Sifry and Jen Dresden from Protect Democracy talk about the history of fusion voting and third parties in this country. centerforballotfreedom.org/this-old-democ…

Episode 10 of #ThisOldDemocracy is officially out now. Tap on the link below to tune in to Micah Sifry and Tom Rogers discussing fusion voting