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It's time to hit our political asteroid
Three things to think about this September 29th
Alana Persson
Digital Marketing Associate
September 29, 2022
What does NASA’s recent DART Mission and the election reform movement have in common? They both have the momentum to change the trajectory of powerful entities. And, if they meet their targets correctly, they could alter the course of history.
Our current primary election system has its own kind of astronomical consequences: it limits voters’ choices and voices, which breeds worsening political dysfunction and dangerous social unrest. If our system is left on its current trajectory, it could lead to catastrophic outcomes for our nation.
So, while we haven’t quite hit our “political asteroid” just yet, here are three things to think about this week to change the current trajectory of our democracy:
This is tangible progress that Unite America actively supports alongside our allies at Issue One, Bipartisan Policy Center, among others. And while, in a way, it’s symptom relief as the cause of the country’s political and social animosity run deeper and more is required for lasting change, this progress demonstrates the power of what we can accomplish when lawmakers put country before party. Defending the integrity of our elections in the short-term is imperative if we’re going to renew and reform democracy in the long run.
This week, Laura Arnold, co-chair and co-founder of Arnold Ventures, joined Evan Smith, the CEO and co-founder of the Texas Tribune, to discuss her perspectives on how philanthropic investment can maximize opportunity, minimize injustice, and support meaningful political reform.
We get it — understanding how our elections work can be incredibly difficult and, at times, completely overwhelming. But thanks to our partners at Issue One, education surrounding elections just got a whole lot more accessible. This week, Issue One published a new digital guide on elections, “Faces of Democracy: How Our Elections Work and the Challenges Ahead,” which explains how U.S. elections work, what makes them free and fair, and the challenges that election administrators face in doing their work. So, if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the election process and the threats to it, we highly suggest checking out their digital guide —and better yet, sharing it with your friends!
In closing, our thoughts are with Floridians as they weather the effects of the Hurricane Ian this week — stay safe and well.