FairVote - Sierra Club

October 14th 2005
Hypocrisy, Democracy in �06 and Beyond
Asian Week

A critique on the current elector system, with commentary on why the electoral college should be abolished. Also mentions the problems associated with shrinking battleground.

October 2nd 2005
We cannot escape history but we can change it
St. Petersburg Times

Columnist Martin Dyckman takes on the failings of America's democracy, from the Electoral College to redistricting

August 13th 2005
Federal Elections Turn to Permanent Campaigning
Fox News

Article on the State of Modern Political Campaigns. FairVote director Rob Richie is quoted halfway down.

August 9th 2005
Remember the Electoral College
Salon.com - War Room

Article on the Electoral College based on FairVote's "Shrinking Battleground" report

August 9th 2005
New Study Reveals Harm Done By Electoral College
Donkey Rising

Ruy Teixeira blogs on FairVote's Shrinking Battlegrounds report

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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 14th 2005 Hypocrisy, Democracy in �06 and Beyond Asian Week A critique on the current elector system, with commentary on why the electoral college should be abolished. Also mentions the problems associated with shrinking battleground. October 2nd 2005 We cannot escape history but we can change it St. Petersburg Times Columnist Martin Dyckman takes on the failings of America's democracy, from the Electoral College to redistricting August 13th 2005 Federal Elections Turn to Permanent Campaigning Fox News Article on the State of Modern Political Campaigns. FairVote director Rob Richie is quoted halfway down. August 9th 2005 Remember the Electoral College Salon.com - War Room Article on the Electoral College based on FairVote's "Shrinking Battleground" report August 9th 2005 New Study Reveals Harm Done By Electoral College Donkey Rising Ruy Teixeira blogs on FairVote's Shrinking Battlegrounds report [ Previous ] [ Next ]