Carl Petersen Carl Petersen

Improving Democracy: Ranked Choice Voting

Jackie Goldberg and the case for Ranked Choice Voting: Why hasn’t a system that amplifies the voice of the voters, expands the universe of ideas and saves taxpayers money been more widely adopted?

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Carl Petersen Carl Petersen

Austin Beutner Must Go

Make your voice heard! Sign the petition calling for the resignation of LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner.

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Michelle Michelle

Yes we CANvass

The last time I had canvassed for a candidate I was in High School, couldn’t vote yet, but was supporting George McGovern. Back then we were only armed with a survey on a clip board and some bumper stickers. We had no idea if the person opening the door was a friend or a Goldwater fan.

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Michelle Michelle

September 11

September 11, 2001 was the day I woke up feeling terror. I laid on the couch for a month crying so much I felt like I would run out of tears. It did not matter which political party any of us belonged to; we were all one.

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