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Neoliberalism refers to the resurgence of free market ideas that characterized classical liberalism in the 19th century. It is based on the idea of economic freedom and limited government involvement in economic interactions between individuals.

Neoliberalism is very similar to classical liberalism. Both ideologies believe in privatization, deregulation, globalization, free trade, and limited government. However, neoliberalism differs in two key aspects. First of all, the idea covers the belief that monetary policy should be governed by a central bank. That means the central bank can decide how much money is in circulation and at what the interest rates should be.

Second of all, the idea covers the belief that the private charity is no longer sufficient to support the poor. It is therefore believed that government welfare is necessary, although in a far more limited amount than we see present today.

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If you care about US democracy, tell your congressperson to support the Fair Representation Act! (p2a.co)

submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by venusaur to c/trueneoliberal

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The Fair Representation Act has been re-introduced in Congress. This bold solution can stop gerrymandering and make Congress work for every American.

The Fair Representation Act can solve partisan gerrymandering, make every congressional district competitive, and encourage politicians to represent all of us instead of just their base. It does this by combining three reforms:

Multi-member districts. In three- or five-member districts, nearly every voter will elect a candidate they support. Voters like Massachusetts Republicans and Oklahoma Democrats will be represented in Congress. Gerrymandering will become nearly impossible.
Ranked choice voting for all U.S. House and Senate elections. RCV frees voters to support their favorite candidates, and encourages candidates to reach out to more voters for second-choice support. When RCV is used in multi-member districts, it is a form of proportional representation.
Uniform rules for congressional redistricting

The Fair Representation Act can be passed without a constitutional amendment. It truly has the potential to transform our political system and create a more inclusive and deliberative government which respects and empowers all voices.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

Honest question, this act attempts to push rules intra-state... Which is a high bar for federal government, over-riding state autonomy. States decide how they elect people (even stated so in the constitution), as each state is self-regulating.

What prevents states from immediately rejecting such interference, and passing their own local laws countermanding this, or even suing the fed over this?

Don't get me wrong, this is a massive problem, I'm just not seeing this being successful. Seems it would be real easy for states to claim over-reach.

[–] venusaur 1 points 5 months ago

Fair question.

The Times, Places and Manner of holdingElections for Senators and Representatives shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or altersuch Regulations, except as to the places of chusing Senators.

This clause authorizes Congress to pass legislation regulating congressional elections.Congress and the states possess a shared power to regulate elections, but states may legislate only on issues where Congress has not spoken.

https://fairvote.app.box.com/s/ljb4gk74nf19dcas59025mnbo4hd59br