On April 22, 2015, FairVote teamed up with American University’s Washington College of Law (WCL) and the American Constitution
Society for an action packed, one-day conference called “National Democracy Slam 2015.” Throughout the day, reformers, journalists, elected officials, and scholars explored 17 bold ideas for breaking partisan gridlock, ending gerrymandering, and improving America's elections and politics.
Participants included:
Chuck Todd, Chief White House Correspondent, NBC
Norm Ornstein, American Enterprise Institute
Michael Li, Brennan Center for Justice
Caroline Frederickson, American Constitution Society
Jennifer Lawless, American University
Mark Pocan, Congressman Representing WI-2
FairVote staff, including Rob Richie
Reforms were presented, rebutted, and debated with live polling of the audience (including those watching online) following each exchange. You can view National Democracy Slam 2015 in its entirety, visit the Washington College of Law's webcast page, and read associated papers for every proposal at NationalDemocracySlam.com.
Read more about FairVote’s Democracy Slam 2015:
Wrap-up Analysis, by Austin Plier
Full List of Conference Papers:
Reforming the Top Two System with RCV
Campaign FInance Response to Citizens United
Open Debates
The Voting Rights Act and Women’s Representation
A Legal Standard to Address Gerrymandering Claims
Mandatory Voting
National Popular Vote for President
Right to Vote Amendment
Public Financing
Independent Redistricting
Proportional Representation
Top Two
Ranked Choice Voting
Legislative Rules for Collaborative Policymaking
Gender Parity
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