The World Cup provides a unique diplomatic opportunity for North American co-hosts (US, Canada, Mexico) to overcome deep historical and political frictions. Despite ongoing economic tensions and border disputes, the region maintains profound integration, evidenced by $1 trillion in annual cross-border trade and large trans-national populations. The shared cultural experience of major global events can transcend nationalistic divides, allowing leaders to refocus on common ground. Policymakers should leverage such moments to promote cooperation and build social bridges, mitigating geopolitical disputes that threaten continental stability.
Multimember Districts: How to Fix the Gerrymandering Problem
English Summary
CATO’s analysis argues that the current system of single-member districts exacerbates gerrymandering and hinders proportional representation in congressional elections. The proposal advocates for multimember districts (MMDs), where multiple representatives are elected per district, allowing for a more accurate reflection of voter registration patterns. Using Florida as an example, the report demonstrates how MMDs can achieve greater proportionality, particularly with a smaller number of seats per district. Implementing MMDs would reduce partisan advantage, encourage coalition building, and ultimately improve the responsiveness of congressional representation.
中文摘要
CATO 研究所的分析認為，目前一職區制度加劇了操盤行為，並阻礙了美國國會選舉中比例代表的實現。該提案主張採用多職區制度（MMD），即每個選區選舉多名代表，從而更準確地反映選民登記模式。報告以佛羅里達州為例，展示了多職區制度如何實現更大的比例，尤其是在每個選區的席位數量較少的情況下。實施多職區制度將減少黨派優勢，鼓勵協商合作，並最終提高國會代表性的響應能力。
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