Maresa Strano

Ballot initiatives are often criticized for being too expensive. In our new report, Oscar Pocasangre and I asked: how expensive, really—and compared to what?

Read about the true costs and *value* of direct democracy in modern US politics. @PolReformNA

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NEW REPORT: Amid deepening political dysfunction, statewide ballot initiatives are a proven tool for change. A new report from @MaresaStrano @mschmitt9 and Oscar Pocasangre of @polreformNA breaks down the why, how, and where of expanding direct democracy:
newamerica.org/political-refo…

Here's why 4/20 is about more than just cannabis: newamerica.org/the-thread/420… 
#420 #DirectDemocracy #CivicPower

It’s a huge day for #RankedChoiceVoting around the country, including right here in our backyard w/ #YESon83! If you want to learn more about this reform, read my piece from this summer: newamerica.org/political-refo…

[EVENT 10/16] Interested in learning more about civic assemblies (aka juries for policymaking)? Join @NewAmerica on 10/16 for a webinar about Washington State’s efforts to enhance equity & opportunity through community-led decisionmaking.

RSVP now 👉: newamerica.org/political-refo…