ProRep Coalition

We're a nonprofit advocating for multiparty democracy through #ProportionalRepresentation in California. Join our movement for a better democracy! #FBPR

[ProRep Coalition @ProRepCoalition]

Were you happy with the available choices on Election Day? If so, we're happy for you.

But if not, work with us to tear down the two-party system and replace it with a more representative, competitive, and functional multi-party system via #ProportionalRepresentation.

[ProRep Coalition @ProRepCoalition]

Tyranny of the majority is bad, but tyranny of the minority is worse.

It's far better to force the largest minority to compromise than to let them wield unchecked power.

Just sayin'.

[ProRep Coalition @ProRepCoalition]

@chrisdiacon Anybody who thinks FPTP is better than PR should look at the US, which has given the largest minority party unchecked power and no incentive to compromise.

[ProRep Coalition @ProRepCoalition]

@CoryBMorgan Much more fun than tyranny of the minority we're getting here from MAGA in the US.

[ProRep Coalition @ProRepCoalition]

"#ProportionalRepresentation... is receiving important energy and attention. ...[A] poll... suggests Americans are open to changing winner-take-all elections to ones where like-minded voters can elect candidates in proportion to their voting strength."

https://t.co/pWhbYZO3BQ

[Fix Our House @FixOurHouse]

Proportional representation solves the gerrymandering problem at its core. @imillhiser @voxdotcom https://t.co/e5nfgFfDDm

[ProRep Coalition @ProRepCoalition]

"An act of Congress governing redistricting could take many forms. Congress might, for example, repeal the ban on multi-member districts established by the 1967 law, and implement #ProportionalRepresentation."

And they should!

https://t.co/gDDUP3JWTX

[Fix Our House @FixOurHouse]

There's a strong conservative case for proportional representation -- in America, in Britain, and everywhere. https://t.co/d2TKbogFCK

[ProRep Coalition @ProRepCoalition]

@GarLipow Interesting idea. Thanks!

[ProRep Coalition @ProRepCoalition]

Were you happy with the available choices on Election Day? If so, we're happy for you.

But if not, work with us to tear down the two-party system and replace it with a more representative, competitive, and functional multi-party system via #ProportionalRepresentation.

[ProRep Coalition @ProRepCoalition]

We agree that #ProportionalRepresentation would probably fix more problems with our politics than any other single reform.

#EndGerrymandering #EndPolarization #EndTheDuopoly #FairSeats

[Loquacious J🏳️‍⚧️🇱🇧 @TastyBaldEagle]

@oftheriver_ @Mike_from_PA Proportional representation is like the crown jewel of reforms in America...so helpful and badly needed.

[ProRep Coalition @ProRepCoalition]

@PaulStewartII @steeletalk Agreed you are on solid ground, but things can change quickly. The US appeared to be on solid ground ten years ago.

And #ProportionalRepresentation is also a proven system, used by most of the world's democracies, particularly the healthiest ones.

[ProRep Coalition @ProRepCoalition]

@PaulStewartII @steeletalk Canada is indeed on that above list, and some of us think it's because it's parliamentary instead of presidential.

But on the question of multi-party versus two-party, we think the evidence is clear. Anything that decentralizes power is a good check on corruption.

[ProRep Coalition @ProRepCoalition]

A party wins 40% of the vote. They deserve:

A) all of the power
B) none of the power
C) a 40% share of the power

If they get 60%, they deserve:

A) all of the power
B) none of the power
C) a 60% share of the power

Did you pick C? Then you support #ProportionalRepresentation.

[Lee Drutman ⚙️🏛 @leedrutman]

I wrote a long law review essay about why proportional representation is essential for successful multiracial multiethnic democracy. The tldr: winner-take-all political systems are really bad for diverse societies. Two-party systems are bad for minorities.
https://t.co/7c8I4QeDIk

[ProRep Coalition @ProRepCoalition]

@PaulStewartII @steeletalk With politics, trouble is inevitable. Institutions that share power fairly are more likely to handle conflicts over power and resources in a way that satisfies more people.

Look to the US to see how easily the largest minority can gain unchecked power under winner-take-all.

[ProRep Coalition @ProRepCoalition]

Want fair and representative elections? Support #ProportionalRepresentation.

[Gary Swing for Progress (AZ, CD6) 🌻🐸🕊⚖️ 🌎 @SwingGary2]

Electing Congress and state legislatures by proportional representation would secure fair, inclusive multiparty representation for a politically diverse population.

https://t.co/1MnwTtscyk

@AZGreenParty
@GreenPartyUS
@gpelections
@gpusccc

[ProRep Coalition @ProRepCoalition]

"#ProportionalRepresentation is basically race neutral… It allows, basically, the voters to determine the groupings rather than some state entity or some politicians creating the political winners and losers."

https://t.co/XsL5fXsQmY

[ProRep Coalition @ProRepCoalition]

@supersayan68200 Germany uses the #ProportionalRepresentation method known as Mixed Member Proportional, also used by New Zealand.

And it serves both of them quite well!

[ProRep Coalition @ProRepCoalition]

"For the first time, California law explicitly recognizes [#ProportionalRepresentation] voting methods... as remedies... available to all local jurisdictions, including cities without a charter, sometimes known as 'general law cities.'"

https://t.co/O71oXcZz7i

[ProRep Coalition @ProRepCoalition]

#ProportionalRepresentation lets voters decide how to group themselves. Don't leave that up to the politicians!

[Center for Ballot Freedom @fusionvoting]

For @SpencerOverton, one of the virtues of proportional representation is that it changes who gets to define a political community, solving concerns about politicians dictating race-based or partisan political lines.

[ProRep Coalition @ProRepCoalition]

@urbanlamb @acoyne At the end of the day, #ProportionalRepresentation performs quite well.

If you want things done fast, go with a one-party system (e.g., China, or even the US right now). If you want things done according to how the people actually want them done, go with a multi-party system.