it's like homework but you want to do it.
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Hi Friend,

 

Spring has sprung, and this week I’ve got nothing for you but reading
recommendations. Lounge on your couch, in your yard, or in the scrap of
sunlight you can find in your studio apartment and take your time reading. 


Here are three things to read this week.

America’s elections won’t be the same after 2020
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Our first thing this week traces everything from the debate stages back in
January, to the mess in Iowa, to figuring out how to vote during a global
pandemic today to reflect on how our election system will inevitably change
after 2020. Our own Nick Troiano provides commentary for the piece, arguing
that a new era is upon us. 


“We may be entering a new era in which we look back a few years from now and
see a transformation in the way we do democracy in our country,” he says. 


In other words, this election cycle has demonstrated for the American public
how broken and unrepresentative our elections can be. We’re going to have to
adopt reforms like ranked choice voting, vote at home, and nonpartisan
primaries if we really want our voices to be heard. 



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Join the club
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Ever wish you had people to discuss political reform with? I hear from people
all the time looking for ways to get involved and get connected with other
people who are engaged on reform. Well this is your chance: Unite America is
proud to partner with our friends at Issue One and American Promise to present
a new book club!


The Citizen Leaders book club will meet quarterly to discuss books by some of
the leading thinkers in the reform space. This month’s book?Contract to Unite
America: 10 Reforms to Reclaim our Republic
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by our very own Neal Simon.

 

The best part is that Neal will be joining book club members on a Zoom meeting
call on May 11th to discuss his book and answer questions from readers.
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great opportunity to connect with individuals across America who want to take
on our political system and change it for the better.



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Give yourself something to look forward to <>

I know for a fact that many of you have listened to this Freakonomics podcast
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member, Katherine Gehl. The podcast and thereport <[link removed]> the
podcast is based on provide a revolutionary look into how our political system
became so messed up by bringing a business lens to the world of politics. 


Excitingly, Katherine and Michael Porter have a new book that will be
published this summer that takes a deeper look into some of the reforms
proposed in the initial report. It focuses on two elements that could reform
our political system to understand how we can create new incentives for better
outcomes. 


Pre-order the book now!
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Not only is it a fascinating read, but it will give you something to look
forward to as we finish out our stay at home orders and quarantine efforts.
Stay safe, stay home, and get educated! 



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Brett
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Brett Maney
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Unite America
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