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How reformers beat the Koch brothers in South Dakota

Hedrick Smith

December 01, 2016 |

Los Angeles Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, South Dakota

Ninety percent of Americans believe that the political system is broken and nothing can be done. Yet in 2016, South Dakota a state with low probability for political reform became the first state in a decade to adopt public funding of future political campaigns all thanks to a grass-roots citizens movement.

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What Caused the Populist Earthquake of 2016

Hedrick Smith

November 28, 2016 |

Reclaim the American Dream |

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Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Eastsound, Washington

In 2016, the US had a historically large populist backlash against the political establishment. This inspired Hedric Smith to highlight where and how political reform in the US has succeeded or failed in an Orcas Current Lecture Series.

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