Our democracy no longer represents the people. Here's how we fix it | Larry Lessig | TEDxMidAtlantic
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A protest in Hong Kong against a law proposed by China may lead to biased candidate selection, similar to Boss Tweed's tactics in the US, highlighting the influence of economic elites on policy decisions. Efforts like the Citizen Equality Act aim to address campaign funding disparities and ensure fair representation in Congress to tackle pressing national issues like climate change and social security.
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- The protest in Hong Kong was driven by concerns over a proposed law that would allow a small, potentially biased group to control the nomination process for the Governor of Hong Kong, drawing parallels to similar issues in American politics.
- Initiatives like the Citizen Equality Act, proposed by Fair Vote, aim to address systemic inequalities in the US political system, such as the disproportionate influence of economic elites on candidate selection and policy decisions, highlighting the importance of fair representation and voting rights in tackling critical national issues.
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Recent questions
What sparked the protest in Hong Kong?
A law proposed by China regarding the selection of the Governor of Hong Kong.
What is Tweedism in American politics?
A two-stage process where a select few nominate candidates.
How does the Money Primary influence candidate selection in the US?
By focusing on fundraising, a small fraction of Americans dominate.
What is the proposed Citizen Equality Act aiming to change?
Campaign funding and ensure equal representation in Congress.
What is the core fight for equality in democracy crucial for?
Tackling critical national problems like climate change and social security.