The Ranked Ballot Is the Pro-Women, Pro-Voter, Pro-Democracy Reform America Needs
Women are underrepresented in Congress, making up a small fraction of seats. This disparity exists despite women being the majority of the population. The current electoral system is outdated, having
By Ava SlocumJuly 1, 20262 min read
Women are underrepresented in Congress, making up a small fraction of seats. This disparity exists despite women being the majority of the population. The current electoral system is outdated, having been established before women had the right to vote. Further information on this issue is available from Ms. Magazine. They discuss the history of American democracy and the need for reform. The lack of representation is not due to a lack of qualified candidates, but rather the system itself. Details on proposed solutions and the history of democratic reforms can be found in the original article.