This event is co-sponsored with The Commonwealth Club of California.
Voters want change, despite the failure of last November's reform ballot measures. Political analysts have recommended a number of reforms, from redistricting, revised term limits, and open primaries to alternative election systems and the public financing of campaigns. But how do we change a system when powerful interests defend the status quo?
A model solution lies across the border in Canada. Called a Citizens' Assembly, its strength lies in restoring… more
