A voting advice system can enable grassroots politics, and even help it go mainstream, tipping the scales in favor of candidates who don’t take major campaign contributions.
Potential Advisors
These potential advisors are people and organizations you could be hearing from at election time, with important information on elections big and small.
The Campaign Contribution Problem
Dr. Lessig brilliantly summarizes the campaign contribution problem: When candidates are chosen by a select few, elected officials respond only to them!
Frequently Asked Questions about the Voting Advice System
This voting advice FAQ answers the common questions people ask: How does it work, who will use it, what benefits does it provide, and will it really deliver.
A Social Advice System Has Multiple Applications
The voting advice system is intended for elections, but a more general social advice system has multiple applications, each with its own benefits.
A Voting Advice System Can Verify Votes
An external
Voting Advice System gives us a way to verify the accuracy of counted votes!
The Voting Advice System Will Be Rapidly Adopted
A
voting advice system lets you vote with confidence on every choice, and gives you advice you can trust.
Voting Advice is NOT Online Voting
Various proposals have been made for online voting systems. But security issues present a huge obstacle. The voting advice system is not the same as a vote collection system.
Most of Your Health Problems are NOT Your Fault
It is extremely difficult to maintain your health in America’s toxic food environment. But it’s not your fault, and you should be angry.
Impartial Redistricting Isn’t Enough
As desirable as impartial redistricting is, it isn’t enough. It is an antidote to gerrymandering, but for real democracy, we need multiple choice ballots.