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Live question · Local Democracy

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Over 65 million Americans live in counties with only one local newspaper—or none at all.

Brookings Institution ↗ · 2026

What role should newspapers play in holding local officials accountable?

— Educator— Uses AI daily— have voted for both parties

Ranked systems seem to be a real way to help independents. Since you can rank your honest first choice with a fallback, it seems to give independents a fighting chance instead of leaving us stuck in a two-party spiral. Anyone experienced the pros and cons of ranked voting and have thoughts on it?

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— Independent / unaffiliated— Parent— Small-business owner

Do you think federal ballot measures would help break Congress' logjam?

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