and edited numerous articles and books on direct democracy and has provided commentary on governance and direct democracy issues to newspapers, radio talk shows, and television stations around the world. He consulted on the television shows West Wing and the Weakest Link regarding direct democracy issues. He was a regular political columnist for Campaigns & Elections Magazine. Delegates Unbound After the 2016 Republican presidential election primaries, Dane co-founded Delegates Unbound – and organization whose primary focus was on educating delegates that they are unbound and free to vote as they see fit on all matters before the Republican National Convention, including whomever they wish to be the Republican nominee for President. The effort was unsuccessful, and delegates were forced to vote as directed by the RNC and not based on their conscience and whom they felt would be the best candidate to represent Republican values. During this effort Dane witnessed firsthand the vitriol that consumed and defined the 2016 Presidential election. This prompted the production of a short documentary on what Dane’s experiences entitled We Love You Dane Waters. Political reform Dane has also been active in political reform efforts serving as a member of the Harvard Appleseed Electoral Reform Project and as a board member of the Citizens in Charge Foundation. 9-11 Dane was honored to have been asked to help plan and execute the memorial service held on October 28, 2001 at Ground Zero for the families of those lost. Elephant protection Dane is also very active in animal welfare issues, especially the protection of elephants, and is the founder of The Elephant Project, a non-profit that develops new ideas and new solutions for the long term protection of elephants. He does a regular blog and podcast on elephant issues which can be accessed by visiting The Elephant Times. References External links Living people 1964 births American political consultants Elephant conservation