January 27th 2006
Lawmakers promote 'citizens assembly' for California
San Francisco Chronicle
A bipartisan team of state Assemblymen take on the CA legislature, sponsoring an amendment to call a Citizens Assembly on election reform, based on FairVote's model legislation and may spotlight voting system reform.January 1st 2006
Presidential elections all but ignore Illinois
Chicago Tribune
FairVote Chair John Anderson on the harmful impact of the Electoral College.December 25th 2005
Our two-party system is ripe for change
Miami Herald (and other publications)
Former Congressman, independent Presidential contender and current FairVote Board Chair John Anderson on the party duopoly, limited voter choice, partisan bickering and winner-take-all elections.December 22nd 2005
Louisiana's Electoral Disaster
Washington Post
Postponed elections, faulty voter rolls, and FEMA intransigence dilute Louisiana democracy. FairVote's Rob Richie and Ryan O'Donnell make the case for reforms including universal voter registration and ranked choice absentee ballots.December 20th 2005
Overhaul of state electoral system sought
Following on the heels of the defeat of redistricting reform in California, Republican and Democratic legislators plan on introducing legislation to create a citizens assembly for election reform and discuss proportional voting for the state.December 12th 2005
The Safe Seat Pandemic
Tom Paine
FairVote's Executive Director, Rob Richie, highlights the proportional voting solution to our nation's redistricting woes. These alternatives to winner-take-all elections would provide the competition and choice redistricting reformers seek.December 9th 2005
More Choice in Elections
The New York Times
FairVote Chairman, John Anderson, praises Connecticut's step forward on public financing of elections but criticizes provisions that restrict third parties and independents, while calling for instant runoff voting and proportional voting.November 28th 2005
America needs a fair Presidential primary schedule for all states
Manchester Union Leader
Getting a fair primary schedule doesn't mean front-loading the early season with more states, argues FairVote's Ryan O'Donnell in a featured commentary in New Hampshire's largest newspaper.November 24th 2005
Majority rule making comeback
The Baltimore Sun
FairVote's Ryan O'Donnell shows how the IRV win in Takoma Park could be a model for the rest of Maryland.November 19th 2005
Redistricting reform: How best to tackle ultra-safe districts
Sacramento Bee
FairVote's Rob Richie argues in commentary running in several newspapers that redistricting reformers must challenge winner-take-all elections.[ Previous ] [ Next ]
Lawmakers promote 'citizens assembly' for California
San Francisco Chronicle
A bipartisan team of state Assemblymen take on the CA legislature, sponsoring an amendment to call a Citizens Assembly on election reform, based on FairVote's model legislation and may spotlight voting system reform.January 1st 2006
Presidential elections all but ignore Illinois
Chicago Tribune
FairVote Chair John Anderson on the harmful impact of the Electoral College.December 25th 2005
Our two-party system is ripe for change
Miami Herald (and other publications)
Former Congressman, independent Presidential contender and current FairVote Board Chair John Anderson on the party duopoly, limited voter choice, partisan bickering and winner-take-all elections.December 22nd 2005
Louisiana's Electoral Disaster
Washington Post
Postponed elections, faulty voter rolls, and FEMA intransigence dilute Louisiana democracy. FairVote's Rob Richie and Ryan O'Donnell make the case for reforms including universal voter registration and ranked choice absentee ballots.December 20th 2005
Overhaul of state electoral system sought
Following on the heels of the defeat of redistricting reform in California, Republican and Democratic legislators plan on introducing legislation to create a citizens assembly for election reform and discuss proportional voting for the state.December 12th 2005
The Safe Seat Pandemic
Tom Paine
FairVote's Executive Director, Rob Richie, highlights the proportional voting solution to our nation's redistricting woes. These alternatives to winner-take-all elections would provide the competition and choice redistricting reformers seek.December 9th 2005
More Choice in Elections
The New York Times
FairVote Chairman, John Anderson, praises Connecticut's step forward on public financing of elections but criticizes provisions that restrict third parties and independents, while calling for instant runoff voting and proportional voting.November 28th 2005
America needs a fair Presidential primary schedule for all states
Manchester Union Leader
Getting a fair primary schedule doesn't mean front-loading the early season with more states, argues FairVote's Ryan O'Donnell in a featured commentary in New Hampshire's largest newspaper.November 24th 2005
Majority rule making comeback
The Baltimore Sun
FairVote's Ryan O'Donnell shows how the IRV win in Takoma Park could be a model for the rest of Maryland.November 19th 2005
Redistricting reform: How best to tackle ultra-safe districts
Sacramento Bee
FairVote's Rob Richie argues in commentary running in several newspapers that redistricting reformers must challenge winner-take-all elections.[ Previous ] [ Next ]