Mon, May 3 @6:30PM - Beyond Two Parties

On Monday, May 3 at 6:30 PM, we will hold an online-only club meeting.  Our speaker will be Dan Eckam on how we get beyond two parties and ranked-choice voting.

 

  

To join the meeting, go to  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677

 

If you have not used Zoom before, see the instructions under Zoom and SET UP below.

 

 

In his presentation, Dan will explain how our party system is connected to our methods of voting, and how ranked-choice voting and other alternatives, along with multi-member districting, could lead to a more competitive party system and a more robust democracy. He will explain some of the history of our party system, and how the Founders thought about parties. He will also outline some of the major benefits of reforming our party system, and share ideas about how to make these reforms happen.

 

 

 

Dan Eckam is a software developer and writer with a deep interest in society, politics, and democratic theory. For many years, he observed American politics and saw connections between the two-party system and some of our biggest political problems. Finally, in 2014, he decided to write about them and what could be done to improve our democracy. The result is his first book, "Beyond Two Parties: Why America Needs a Multiparty System and How We Can Have It". He resides in Austin, Texas.

 

 

 

 

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Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Austin University Area has a special focus on education - thru providing books, tutoring and scholarships for those kids who need a helping hand. You can find out more about us at https://austinuniversityrotary.org/

 

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CONNECT via Zoom - Computer, Tablet, Smart Phone

 

To join the meeting, go to  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684272677

 

If you cannot connect by from that link: 

 

AUDIO ONLY

 

You can connect this way if you just want to talk and hear, but not be seen. This is also an option if you are having difficulties with the audio connection on your computer - you can connect to the video via the Internet, and connect to the audio by dialing in on your phone.

 

Dial the number below and then enter the Meeting ID.

 

United States Toll: +1 346 248 7799

Meeting ID: 846 8427 2677 and #

 

You will then be prompted to enter # again to join the meeting.

 

SET UP

 

Web Meetings (or web conferences) differ from watching videos on line (YouTube, Facebook Live, Netflix, etc.) because our club members can interact and participate in the meeting. Thru the use of your camera and microphone on your desktop or smart device, people in the web meeting can see you (if you allow) via the camera on your desktop or smart device, and you can speak up in the meeting via the microphone on your desktop or smart device.

 

Our meetings will be conducted with Zoom. Zoom is free, and runs on desktops, laptops, tablets and smart phones. You can also dial in on an old school phone or cell phone if you just want to listen in on the meeting (and talk.)

 

INSTALLATION

 

We recommend installing the app on your computer, tablet or smart phone BEFORE the meeting.

 

You can install the app by visiting https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting and following the instructions.

 

HELP

 

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You can join a test Zoom meeting, and install the apps, here:

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