July 24th 2009The Right Way to Register VotersThe New York Times
Editorial by the New York Times comes out in support of efforts now underway in the US Senate to modernize voter registration practices so that we "live up to the ideal of the founders of a nation governed with the consent of the governed."
July 24th 2009Ranked-choice voting a better fit for today's electionsMPR News
FairVote Minnesota's Jeanne Massey explains how the adoption of IRV in Minneapolis is a much needed and welcome change in light of the current political climate, and hopes that it will be the springboard for movement towards IRV in the entire state.
July 23rd 2009Instant runoff voting campaign kicks off in St. PaulMPR News
St. Paul IRV supporters are gearing up to start a campaign to use IRV not just for this upcoming election in St. Paul city elections, but for good.
July 22nd 2009Instant Runoff Voting Could Lead to Big Savings for Cities, CountiesPublicCEO
AB 1121, a bill allowing for IRV to be used in California's local elections, can save jurisdictions money in challenging economic times.
July 22nd 2009New Instant-Runoff Voting Could Factor in 22 Minneapolis RacesThe Minnesota Independent
The new implementation of IRV for Minneapolis city elections has led to a significant increase in the number of candidates running in city elections. . Chris Steller looks at possible pros and cons that IRV might bring to the table.
July 20th 2009Looking Abroad For Answers On Voter RegistrationNational Journal
Recent studies by the Brennan Center and U.S. PIRG show the need for universal voter registration in the U.S.
July 16th 2009San Leandro considers instant-runoff voting for municipal electionsThe Oakland Tribune
The city of San Leandro, a suburb of Oakland, is considering adopting the use of IRV for city elections.
July 13th 2009Albatross of U.S. democracyIndianapolis Star
FairVote research is cited in support of the National Popular Vote plan in Indiana, because "every vote cast for president should be equally important and equally coveted, whether it originates in California, Connecticut or Crawfordsville."
July 9th 2009Winner-take-all can elect a second-place presidentSan Diego Union-Tribune
The founder of National Popular Vote lays out the shortcomings and injustices of the Electoral College system, and shows why the National Popular Vote plan is the right solution.
July 5th 2009It�s Time to Bring Majority Rule to the American Election ProcessRichmond Times-Dispatch
The results of Virginia's recent Democratic gubernatorial primary illustrate how winner-take-all elections can produce winners who don't receive the majority of the vote. IRV ensures election winners have majority support.
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