It can be easy to think that the U.S. democratic system is somehow exceptional, a product and an idea to be exported abroad. But the reality is far more complicated. As U.S. democracy faces a moment of truth, there are lessons to be learned from how elections are conducted and secured in other countries. Lindsay Langholz speaks this week with Ann Ravel, former FEC Commissioner, who has served as an election observer and expert in a number of countries. They delve into how other countries prevent voter suppression and ensure more gender and racial representation.

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Today's Host: Lindsay Langholz, ACS Director of Policy and Program

Guest: Ann Ravel, International election observer and Former FEC Commissioner

Link: ACS Poll Worker Pledge

Link: "U.S. should be attending, not hosting, a democracy summit" by Ann Ravel and Kevin Frazier

Link: "The Reform Law Needed to Counter Citizens United: H.R. 1" by Ian Vandewalker and Kevin Morris, Brennan Center

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