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    Can Approval Voting Change American Politics For The Better? With Aaron Hamlin Of The Center For Election Science

    Can Approval Voting Change American Politics For The Better? With Aaron Hamlin Of The Center For Election Science

    FromCare More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration

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    Can Approval Voting Change American Politics For The Better? With Aaron Hamlin Of The Center For Election Science

    FromCare More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration

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    40 minutes
    Released:
    May 25, 2022
    Format:
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    Is it possible that the extreme divisiveness in our political choices can have a simple solution? In this episode, Corinna Bellizzi sits down with to Aaron Hamlin to discuss approval voting. Aaron is the Executive Director and co-founder of the Center for Election Science, a non-profit organization looking to improve the way Americans vote by implementing the approval voting method in cities nationwide. Voting is one facet of election reform where the power lies in the people. Why not create a better tool to help create a true choice of the collective? Aaron also discusses how approval voting can prevent extremism and get us closer to our ideal reality. Listen in for an insightful discussion and learn more about how our methods impact results as Aaron shares real world examples for the effectiveness of approval voting. About Guest:Aaron Hamlin is the Executive Director and co-founder of the Center for Election Science, a non-profit organization looking to improve the way Americans vote by implementing the approval voting method in cities nationwide. In just the past two years, Aaron and his team have worked with the communities in St Louis and Fargo to enable them to vote using approval voting. They now have a campaign underway to get approval voting on the ballot in Seattle. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronhamlin/ Guest Website: https://www.aaronhamlin.com/  Additional Resources Mentioned:The Center for Election ScienceTake ActionDiscord – Election ScienceAaronHamlin.comShow Notes:00:00-01:40 – Introduction 01:40-03:29 – Aaron Hamlin’s journey into politics03:30-06:35 – How does approval voting get us closer to that reality?06:36-08:25 – Voting method as election reform08:26-09:15 – Municipalities where approval voting has already taken hold09:16-13:13 – The California vote to recall Gavin Newsom13:14-15:04 – How does approval voting guard against extremism?15:05-21:40 – The 1991 gubernatorial election in Louisiana21:41-23:23 – The power of the citizen 23:24-31:49 – The administration whiplash31:50-34:10 – National presidential campaigns and voting done using approval voting?34:11-35:16 – The downside of ranked-choice35:17-36:51 – How you can get involved36:52-39:47 – ConclusionLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://caremorebebetter.com And join the Care More Be Better Community!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CareMore.BeBetter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Twitter: https://twitter.com/caremorebebetter Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/care-more-be-better Support Care More. Be Better: A Social Impact + Sustainability PodcastCare More. Be Better. is not backed by any company. We answer only to our collective conscience. As a listener, reader, and subscriber you are part of this pod and this community and we are honored to have your support. If you can, please help finance the show: https://caremorebebetter.com/donate. Thank you, now and always, for your support as we get this thing started!
    Released:
    May 25, 2022
    Format:
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    Environmental and social issues can feel confusing and overwhelming, especially when we try to tackle solutions on our own. That’s why it’s important to collaborate with other optimistic activists on sustainable strategies. When we join the movement together and break down complex practices, we can make profound changes. By focusing on collective movements over the long-term, our social impact makes our communities better. And eventually, our work becomes a beacon of hope for the entire world. Welcome to Care More Be Better. This show amplifies voices and solutions to regenerate our planet and social systems. Each week, we invite you on a journey to work through the climate crisis and create an environmentally sound future for all. Move from interest to action and turn your curiosity about regenerative living into actions that are part of the solution.Listen to stories from inspired individuals, ecologically responsible entrepreneurs, and conscious companies. These global agents create positive impacts around the globe. From pay-it-forward marketers to not-for-profits and community change makers, the stories get you thinking about how to secure the future for the human race. Become part of the regeneration by expanding your knowledge of agriculture, social systems, and the economy. Tune in to understand the most important issues and aspects of the present time. Hear experiences from the front lines of social policies and political struggles. Feel enlightened by conversations about health, wellness, and mindfulness. Discover valuable entrepreneurship and business strategies. Hone your communication and leadership skills. This is your tool in building a better tomorrow, free of corporate influence. This podcast is the passion project and brainchild of Corinna Bellizzi, a cause-marketer and activist who seeks to live well by doing good.A natural products industry executive, Corinna helped develop and grow several responsible brands. As the sales, marketing and education leader at Nordic Naturals, she unseated Carlson Labs and captured 40% market share. She led the establishment of the industry-leading algae omega-3 company orlonutrition.com. Plus, she reinvigorated legacy brands, SuperNutrition and Twinlab Corporation and founded Draco Natural Products’ international sales division. With these incredible achievements, Corinna currently focuses her efforts on regenerative solutions for global social and environmental problems, even creating carbon-negative nutrition solutions through her work with Orlo Nutrition.Corinna’s colorful career and exceptional experiences fill this show with life-changing conversations. Beyond elevating business ventures and earning massive profits, she exemplifies how to deliver genuine value, achieve bigger things, and pursue significant change.This podcast encourages listeners to become something more amid the challenges of today’s fast-paced and complicated world. By looking inward, you can impact people and the entire planet. True change starts with you and now you have a place to start. Inspired by Paul Hawken’s aspirational book Regeneration - Ending The Climate Crisis In One Generation, this show aims to create a realistic roadmap to a hopeful future. As the acclaimed author puts it: “global warming is not a science problem. It’s a human problem.” We are interconnected and it’s time to take meaningful steps, together.It’s game on for humankind! Care More Be Better invites you to vote with your dollars, find your passion, take action for the planet, and inspire others to join you. One meaningful conversation at a time, we're building a brighter future where everyone feels joyous and loved, true equality becomes the norm, and communities around the globe regenerate our planet.  It’s time to rethink how we live to reverse climate change. Find out how to unleash your inner activist today: https://caremorebebetter.com/.