FairVote - Sierra Club

October 26th 2008
Make all votes count

Disenchanted by the recent lack of attention paid to Michigan, Detroit Free Press editor Ron Dzwonkowski argues for the National Popular Vote interstate compact to make Michigan voters relevant throughout every campaign.

October 26th 2008
It's time to get rid of Electoral College

Editorial in the Houston Chronicle calls for the direct election of the President and asks readers to support the National Popular Vote initiative.

October 25th 2008
Blue State Blues

New York Times op-ed columnist Gail Collins addresses the sense of neglect felt by voters in "spectator" states as a result of the Electoral College and the winner-take-all method of allocating states' electors.

October 23rd 2008
The Electoral College And Other Hazards
National Journal

Interview with FairVote Executive Director Rob Richie on prospects for electoral reform.

October 17th 2008
October 17th Update on Presidential Visits and Spending

FairVote's press release shows that in the "Swing States of America," candidates ignore a majority of states and follow voting patterns of 2004 Presidential Election.

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	Sierra Club National Popular Vote Resolution 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.	October 26th 2008 Make all votes count Disenchanted by the recent lack of attention paid to Michigan, Detroit Free Press editor Ron Dzwonkowski argues for the National Popular Vote interstate compact to make Michigan voters relevant throughout every campaign. October 26th 2008 It's time to get rid of Electoral College Editorial in the Houston Chronicle calls for the direct election of the President and asks readers to support the National Popular Vote initiative. October 25th 2008 Blue State Blues New York Times op-ed columnist Gail Collins addresses the sense of neglect felt by voters in "spectator" states as a result of the Electoral College and the winner-take-all method of allocating states' electors. October 23rd 2008 The Electoral College And Other Hazards National Journal Interview with FairVote Executive Director Rob Richie on prospects for electoral reform. October 17th 2008 October 17th Update on Presidential Visits and Spending FairVote's press release shows that in the "Swing States of America," candidates ignore a majority of states and follow voting patterns of 2004 Presidential Election. [ Previous ] [ Next ]