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Mississippi First is not actively pursuing any democracy reform efforts due to our limited staff capacity. However, below are a few of our favorite democracy innovations. On the right under “Other Resources,” you can find links to great democracy innovation sources.

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The authors of this book propose a new national holiday to allow Americans to learn about national issues before a presidential election.

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