Entries from January, 2010
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For Oscar Nominations, 'Choice' is Clear
- Posted: January 29, 2010
- Author(s): Paul Fidalgo
- Categories: Choice Voting/Proportional Representation, Home, Fair Elections, Fair Representation, Instant Runoff Voting, Proportional Voting, FairVote
We here at FairVote are probably a little more interested in the Oscars than most think tanks in DC. Sure, we like movies as much as anyone else, but there's one aspect of the awards that particularly sparks our interest: the Academy's voting system!
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Anything Else, Mr. President?
- Posted: January 28, 2010
- Author(s): Adam Fogel
- Categories: Home, Fair Access to Participation, D.C. Voting Rights
The issue of DC Voting Rights was conspicuously absent from last night's State of the Union Address.
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Democrats to Shepherd States in Primaries?
- Posted: January 13, 2010
- Author(s): Paul Fidalgo
- Categories: Home, Fair Elections, Presidential Nominations Reform, FairVote
A new interview reveals that the DNC Change Commission is recommending that presidential primaries go regional.
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So Long, and Thanks for All the Electoral Votes
- Posted: January 13, 2010
- Author(s): Paul Fidalgo
- Categories: Fair Elections, Home, National Popular Vote, FairVote
Two years ago today, Gov. Corzine signed into law New Jersey's participation in the National Popular Vote plan.
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Felon Disenfranchisement: A Relic of the Past
- Posted: January 13, 2010
- Author(s): Adam Fogel
- Categories: Home, Right to Vote Amendment, Fair Access to Participation, Felon Disenfranchisement
People convicted of felonies are permanently disenfranchised in two states--Virginia and Kentucky. History shows that felon disenfranchisement laws are a relic of the days of Jim Crow.
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The Value of IRV to the GOP
- Posted: January 12, 2010
- Author(s): Paul Fidalgo
- Categories: Fair Elections, Instant Runoff Voting, FairVote
The rise of the Tea Party movement could spell trouble for Republicans due to plurality rules in elections. As many progressives embraced IRV after the Nader-Gore split, so should the GOP take a serious look at backing instant runoff voting.
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The Nation's Katrina Vanden Heuvel Congratulates FairVote's 'Sweet Victories'
- Posted: January 8, 2010
- Author(s): Paul Fidalgo
- Categories: Home, Fair Access to Participation, Elections for U.S. Senate Vacancies, FairVote
FairVote got a very flattering shout-out from Nation editor Katrina Vanden Heuvel in her blog today.
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Nebraska's Pesky Extra Electoral Vote
- Posted: January 8, 2010
- Author(s): Paul Fidalgo
- Categories: Home, Fair Elections, National Popular Vote, FairVote
Nebraska State Senator Beau McCoy has introduced legislation to bring unity to his state. No, not by building bridges and roads and other infrastructure, nor in the sense of a coming-together of minds and intentions. Rather, Sen. McCoy is angling to retrieve something very special that many Republicans feel belongs to them: An electoral vote.
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Bay State Paper: Electoral College an ‘Insult to Logic’ – Pass NPV!
- Posted: January 8, 2010
- Author(s): Pauline Lejeune
- Categories: Home, Fair Elections, National Popular Vote, FairVote
The NPV bill had already been introduced in 2008 in Massachusetts, and despite passage in both houses, it failed to be sent to the governor before the legislative session’s end. But the NPV plan remains the best alternative to the current way we elect the president. We agree with the MetroWest Daily News: 2010 is the year to settle it!
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Oakland OKs IRV
- Posted: January 6, 2010
- Author(s): Paul Fidalgo
- Categories: Home, Fair Elections, Innovative Analysis, FairVote
The city council of Oakland, California overwhelmingly voted on January 5 to adopt instant runoff voting for its mayoral and council elections next year. Voting 6-2, the council is enacting a 2006 voter-approved mandate to implement the reform, a measure that won 69% support.
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