June 21st 2008
The national popular vote alternative
The Enterprise (Brockton, MA)

Editorial supports National Popular Vote, specifically for action this year in Massachusetts.

June 17th 2008
No Reason to Keep Electoral College Relic
ACLU of New Jersey

Commentary co-authored by executive director of the ACLU of New Jersey makes the case for the National Popular Vote plan for president.

June 14th 2008
U.S. Should Flunk Electoral College, Sen. Nelson Says
The Tampa Tribune

U.S. Senator Bill Nelson of Florida speaks up about reforming the Presidential Primary Process and abolishing the Electoral College by means of the National Popular Vote legislation.

June 11th 2008
Disenfranchised Again in California
Huffington Post

Commentary calls for instant runoff voting and a national popular vote

June 9th 2008
Will states topple Electoral College?
stateline.org

Profile of increasingly strong campaign for a National Popular Vote for president.

May 30th 2008
Popular vote campaign gains popularity
Boston Herald

Columnist touts National Popular Vote plan for Massachusetts.

May 28th 2008
Assembly Briefs
Providence Journal

News article on Rhode Island state senate handily passing the National Popular Vote and advance voter registration.

May 20th 2008
Democracy versus the Electoral College
Global Politician

Commentary promotes direct election of the president.

May 18th 2008
A better proportion
Washington Times

Letter by FairVote's Rob Richie on the merits of allocating convention delegates by proportional representation.

May 9th 2008
Popular Vote
KERA Public Radio

Radio commentary in favor of a national popular vote.

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WHEREAS, the mission of the Sierra Club is to explore, enjoy and protect the planet through grassroots participation in politics and government; and

WHEREAS,  presidential candidates focus their efforts and resources only in battleground states.

WHEREAS, two-thirds of the states receive little to no attention in a competitive presidential election.

THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sierra Club supports National Popular Vote state legislation that will elect the President of the United States by popular vote.

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Sierra Club supports election of the President of the United States by direct popular vote.