David O’Brien
David O’Brien is an attorney focusing on legislation and policy issues. Before coming to electoral reform, David practiced a variety of legal issues in places ranging from Palau to the The Hague. He completely understands why you’re frustrated right now and wants you to know that there are other ways out there to do things. Better, even. He’ll tell you all about them if you want.
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Proportional Representation, Explained
Sep 10 2024
Is proportional representation the answer to America’s broken political system?
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How to get the most out of multi-winner RCV: A policy guide
Aug 7 2024
When adopting RCV for multi-winner elections, there are simple ways to ensure you’re maximizing its benefits and avoiding common pitfalls. This policy guide presents recommendations to ensure you’re getting the most out of multi-winner RCV.
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Why Aren't There More Political Parties in the U.S.?
Feb 29 2024
Americans want more options, but our election system pushes us toward a duopoly.
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States of Reform: The RepresentUs Legislative Analysis
Nov 21 2023
We’ve launched a first-of-its-kind report to show both the progress and obstacles the pro-democracy movement encountered over the past year.
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Update on Moore v. Harper
Jun 27 2023
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court did the right thing and took a stand against corrupt, partisan state politicians trying to gain unchecked power over federal elections.
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Ranked Choice Voting Protect the Win Symposium
May 14 2023
A successful RCV implementation process can mean the difference between a smooth election that lives up to the promises of your campaign and a fiasco that leaves voters and lawmakers wondering if this new reform is worth the trouble.
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Trump's Criminal Charges, Explained
Apr 5 2023
At its most basic, this is a major moment in American history. Never before has a former president faced criminal charges.
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Like Citizens United, Moore v. Harper could haunt American democracy
Jan 20 2023
We’re marking the date by warning about another Supreme Court case that also has the potential to radically reshape American politics: Moore v. Harper.
Read More
Proportional Representation, Explained
Sep 10 2024
Is proportional representation the answer to America’s broken political system?
Read More
How to get the most out of multi-winner RCV: A policy guide
Aug 7 2024
When adopting RCV for multi-winner elections, there are simple ways to ensure you’re maximizing its benefits and avoiding common pitfalls. This policy guide presents recommendations to ensure you’re getting the most out of multi-winner RCV.
Read More
Why Aren't There More Political Parties in the U.S.?
Feb 29 2024
Americans want more options, but our election system pushes us toward a duopoly.
Read More
States of Reform: The RepresentUs Legislative Analysis
Nov 21 2023
We’ve launched a first-of-its-kind report to show both the progress and obstacles the pro-democracy movement encountered over the past year.
Read More
Update on Moore v. Harper
Jun 27 2023
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court did the right thing and took a stand against corrupt, partisan state politicians trying to gain unchecked power over federal elections.
Read More
Ranked Choice Voting Protect the Win Symposium
May 14 2023
A successful RCV implementation process can mean the difference between a smooth election that lives up to the promises of your campaign and a fiasco that leaves voters and lawmakers wondering if this new reform is worth the trouble.
Read More
Trump's Criminal Charges, Explained
Apr 5 2023
At its most basic, this is a major moment in American history. Never before has a former president faced criminal charges.
Read More
Like Citizens United, Moore v. Harper could haunt American democracy
Jan 20 2023
We’re marking the date by warning about another Supreme Court case that also has the potential to radically reshape American politics: Moore v. Harper.
Read More