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Why Elections are the Problem and How to Make Democracy Real

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Common Lot Sortitionist

I hope you will purchase my just-published essay “Why Elections are the Problem and How to Make Democracy Real”. Or cut & paste: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0081H7JVC The essay begins with a short review of how and why elections inherently produce legislatures which … Continue reading →

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Wikimania proposal: Why Elections Are The Problem and How to Make Democracy Real

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Common Lot Sortitionist

For those of you who use Wikipedia, notice that ‘Wikimania’ will be in Washington 12-15 July. I have just proposed a presentation: “Why Elections Are the Problem and How To Make Democracy Real”. IF YOU ARE GOING or KNOW ANYONE … Continue reading →

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List of Goods & Services offered by Common Lot Productions: sortition for a Citizen Legislature

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Common Lot Sortitionist

Just posted a new list of goods and services from Common Lot Productions Click to access Items_offered_by_CLP_0.pdf Interest in the use of sortition continues to grow. Help make it happen by supporting our efforts.

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Latest interactive book format

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Common Lot Sortitionist

I’m re-writing my unpublished 1987 novel, *The Common Lot*. Maybe it would be a candidate for first fiction in this format (less than six minute TED talk): http://www.ted.com/talks/mike_matas.html

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