April 3rd 2007
Crist ready to restore ex-convicts' rights
The Miami Herald

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist faces opposition from fellow Republicans in an effort to restore civil rights to people convicted of felonies.

April 2nd 2007
Better elections with instant runoffs
The Boston Globe

FairVote's Ryan O'Donnell makes the case for instant runoff voting to prevent non-majority winners in elections. With Massachusetts Rep. Martin Meehan's departure, the state looks headed for yet another crowded election to fill his seat.

April 2nd 2007
Making The Popular Vote A Winner
TomPaine.com

FairVote's Rob Richie and Ryan O'Donnell highlight the success of the national popular vote plan in Maryland's legislature, and impact on fair presidential elections this historic reform success will have.

March 18th 2007
Editorial | Move the Vote Forward
Philadelphia Inquirer

An editorial calls on Pennsylvania to reform its presidential nominating schedule and the American Plan by 2012.

February 15th 2007
Real Democracy Or Dystopia
TomPaine.com

New America's Steven Hill highlights America's crossroads: a diminishing role for voters in dumbed down elections or real democracy characterized by diverse legislatures, fair media and a directly elected president.

January 12th 2007
Coming to a polling place near you: instant runoffs
Pelican Press

Coalition for Instant Runoff Elections gets IRV on the November ballot in Sarasota, FL.

December 18th 2006
Demand a More Truly Democratic and Inclusive Democracy!

A Fairvote call for change and reform.

June 27th 2006
City officials to explore
Gainesville.com

Gainesville city commissioners unanimously approved plans to look into and start a community dialogue on "instant runoff voting,"

October 12th 2005
Is Instant Runoff Voting Feasible?
The Ledger

Advocates in Florida are urging local governments to switch to Instant Runoff Voting.

October 2nd 2005
Several states may change redistricting process
L.A. Times

Discussion of redistricting practices in California, Massachusetts and Florida. Mentions Tanner's bill.

September 30th 2005
Instant runoffs instantly persuasive
Daytona Beach News-Journal

Opinon piece on why Alachua County should adopt IRV elections

September 28th 2005
Are instant runoffs the future of elections?
Gainesville Sun

This news story from the Gainesville Sun confronts the possibility that Gainesville or Alachua County voters could choose their commissioners in a new way if a move toward instant runoff elections takes hold.

September 26th 2005
Several States May Revisit Redistricting
Los Angeles Times

Rob Richie quoted in this article explaining how California voters are not the only ones who will decide whether to take the redrawing of political lines out of the hands of officeholders.

June 25th 2005
Instant runoffs may sound confusing but work well
Pelican Press

Editorial by Florida weekly calling on Sarasota charter review committee to consider supporting IRV.

June 21st 2005
What would LeRoy Collins do?
St. Petersburg Times

Editorial by St. Petersburg Times calling for Governor Jeb Bush to consider instant runoff voting rather than sign a bill reverting to a plurality system.

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