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Video: Team Democracy Urges Citizens to Sign SAFE Pledge

Team Democracy Urges Citizens to Sign SAFE Pledge (CBS)

In an interview with CBS Mornings senior national security and intelligence correspondent Catherine Herridge which aired on CBS Mornings, Former Ambassador to NATO Lt. General Doug Lute (USA, Ret.) and General Stan McChrystal (USA, Ret.) publicly endorsed the Safe and Fair Elections (SAFE) Pledge created by the non-profit Team Democracy.

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Strengthening Elections, Rights, and Citizen Engagement

Strengthening Elections, Rights, and Citizen Engagement

Strengthening Elections, Rights, and Citizen Engagement

Welcome to the latest edition of The Expand Democracy 5. From Rob Richie, with Eveline Dowling and Juniper Shelley’s assistance, we highlight timely links and stories about democracy at the local, national, and global levels. Today's stories include:

🔁 The primary problem is a lack of general election competition

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Pros and Cons of Congressional Term Limits

The United States Capitol Building, the seat of Congress, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

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Pros and Cons of Congressional Term Limits

Background: What are Congressional Term Limits?

While members of the U.S. House of Representatives serve two-year terms and U.S. Senators serve six-year terms, all Congresspeople are eligible for re-election indefinitely. As of 2023, U.S. Representatives served an average term of 8.5 years, while U.S. Senators served an average term of 11.2 years.

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