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As the Democrats gather for their convention in Chicago, it's important to remember the genesis of the Forward Party.
Several years ago, unhappy with the state of the existing two parties, leaders from across the political spectrum joined together to give Americans a new and better option. Andrew Yang, a former Democrat, joined with Governor Christine Todd Whitman, a former Republican, to bring those of us together who are looking to put partisan fighting aside in service of values- and data-driven governance.
As we watch the Convention from afar, as we did with the Republican Convention, it's important to remember just how separated from most of us these two events are. They're something the parties throw for themselves, not for the American people. An increasing number of Americans feel unrepresented by the two parties, which is why a majority of us now identify as Independent or unaffiliated.
The Forward Party is here to build a better political party. One that truly listens to its membership and represents them, rather than takes them for granted.
Building this is going to take more than a couple short months. It's going to be the result of years of labor and effort.
It goes past one election, past the legacy parties of yesterday. In order to have a truly robust democracy, we need to remember what democracy is about. It's not about convincing voters to vote for you, it's about being the candidate (or party) that voters want to vote for.
There are some simple fixes to point us in that direction: robust and open primaries every election, ranked choice voting or another similar system that ensures majority support for the winner, and the end of partisan gerrymandering so politicians can't pick their voters but voters pick their politicians.
We can build that world. It's within our grasp. Let's keep building it together.
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Montco Forward Party Candidate Scores PA Ballot Access For General Election. He's Just A Piece Of A Bigger Puzzle. <[link removed]>| Politics PA
The Forward Party of Pennsylvania, one of our most robust and newest state parties, has done amazing work this summer. They have successfully helped collect the signatures required to place not one, but TWO Forward candidates on the ballot this November for statewide office.
Andrew Yang: I Hope Harris Wins. But the Democrats Need to Answer for Their Failures to Protect Democracy <[link removed]>| Newsweek
Andrew Yang speaks about the history of the Democratic Party's focus on democracy protection, where they've fallen short, and why this has led to the need for the Forward Party.
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August 25 | Minnesota State Fair
The Forward Party of Minnesota is going to be tabling at the Minnesota state fair! Join them at the state's biggest event of the summer. They're running two different days with two sessions each, so the opportunities to volunteer are plentiful! Register for 10am-2pm → <[link removed]>Register for 2pm-6pm → <[link removed]>
August 28 | Forward Ohio Monthly Statewide Meeting
The Ohio Forward Party is holding it's monthly statewide meeting on August 28th at 7 pm on Google Meet. Join them to help plan September out and drive the state closer to becoming a fully recognized party! Register → <[link removed]>
August 31 | Minnesota State Fair
The Forward Party of Minnesota is going to be tabling at the Minnesota state fair! Join them at the state's biggest event of the summer. They're running two different days with two sessions each, so the opportunities to volunteer are plentiful! Register for 10am-2pm → <[link removed]>Register for 2pm-6pm → <[link removed]>
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Forward Party Places Pair On PA Ballot <[link removed]> | Politics PA
The Threats Of Unregulated AI Are Real. It's Time For Congress To Act. <[link removed]> | Issue One
Independents Will Decide The Election. What Do We Know About Them? <[link removed]>| The Fulcrum
Dan Almoney Urges Opponent To Reject PAC Tied To Hate Groups <[link removed]> | Franklin County Free Press
GOP Effort To Oust Peltola May Hinge On Who Finishes Second <[link removed]> | Roll Call
We Can Break The Partisan Cycle By Unrigging The System <[link removed]> | The Fulcrum
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