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Game Changers

Alan Durning writes about flawed institutions of governance. It’s not about inadequate or wrong-headed laws or policies. It’s about the rules of the game; the lawmaking procedures. These flaws often erode public trust in government in general—hindering our ability to act collectively through our democracy. In many cases, changing the rules can make all the difference.

Posts on Game Changers

Undemocracy and the US Senate, Background Checks Edition

55-45 or 63-37?
on April 18, 2013 at 11:11 am

Majority Rule Returns to Washington State

The end of rule by a small right-wing faction.
on March 1, 2013 at 2:14 pm

Will Court Throw Out Eyman’s Supermajority Rule?

The odds just went up.
on September 26, 2012 at 11:35 am

The Three Most Important Dates in the Next Six Months

One is obvious; the others may matter more.
on September 24, 2012 at 10:05 am

Winning on Climate May Require Reforming the US Senate

Kerry-Lieberman, Luke Skywalker, and Stewart Udall's Son.
on July 6, 2010 at 8:45 am

Un-democracy and the US Senate, Unemployment Insurance Edition

56-40, or 62-36?
on June 18, 2010 at 9:00 am

Un-democracy and the US Senate, Undercutting EPA Edition

The latest instance of Senate math.
on June 11, 2010 at 11:20 am

A Weak Constitution?

Solving big problems might mean giving up some cherished myths.
on April 5, 2010 at 5:15 pm

Busting the Filibuster

Were there a will, there's a way.
on April 5, 2010 at 9:30 am

A Representative Senate?

Vote weighting, state splitting, and Alaska, Ho!
on March 31, 2010 at 1:00 pm