February 27th 2006
Group Presses States to Team Up Against Electoral College
Congressional Quarterly
An article that summarizes the recent kickoff of FairVote's National Popular Vote campaign.February 23rd 2006
The Electoral College: A new approach to reform
TomPaine.com / OpEdNews.com
FairVote's Rob Richie and Ryan O'Donnell write about the new efforts of the National Popular Vote campaign to elect the President without the current Electoral College system.February 12th 2006
Electoral Vote Fosters Neglect of Most States by Candidates
The Mercury News
FairVote Chair John Anderson, shows how the Electoral College neglects a large majority of voters in this most important of elections.February 12th 2006
The Youth Vote
L.A. Times
FairVote's Chris Pearson argues that one reason for low voter turnout among young people is the two-tiered system of battleground and spectator states.January 1st 2006
Presidential elections all but ignore Illinois
Chicago Tribune
FairVote Chair John Anderson on the harmful impact of the Electoral College.December 5th 2005
A better plan needed for primaries
Rocky Mountain News
According to FairVote's Ryan O'Donnell, the Democrats should be considering the American Plan rather than moving Colorado or Nevada earlier in the primary season.December 4th 2005
The attention factor
Courier-Journal
FairVote's report "Who Picks the President" is cited in this political column speculating on a potential jump in attention for the Midwest during the next presidential campaign.November 30th 2005
Presidential races don't value state, group says
Aberdeen News
FairVote's Who Picks the President? report sparks discussion about primary reformNovember 29th 2005
S.D. has little say in picking president
ArgusLeader.com
News article about FairVote's Who Picks the President report focuses on changes to make South Dakota voters a player in presidential elecitons. Runs on state Associated Press wire in several papers.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.[ Previous ] [ Next ]
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.
Group Presses States to Team Up Against Electoral College
Congressional Quarterly
An article that summarizes the recent kickoff of FairVote's National Popular Vote campaign.February 23rd 2006
The Electoral College: A new approach to reform
TomPaine.com / OpEdNews.com
FairVote's Rob Richie and Ryan O'Donnell write about the new efforts of the National Popular Vote campaign to elect the President without the current Electoral College system.February 12th 2006
Electoral Vote Fosters Neglect of Most States by Candidates
The Mercury News
FairVote Chair John Anderson, shows how the Electoral College neglects a large majority of voters in this most important of elections.February 12th 2006
The Youth Vote
L.A. Times
FairVote's Chris Pearson argues that one reason for low voter turnout among young people is the two-tiered system of battleground and spectator states.January 1st 2006
Presidential elections all but ignore Illinois
Chicago Tribune
FairVote Chair John Anderson on the harmful impact of the Electoral College.December 5th 2005
A better plan needed for primaries
Rocky Mountain News
According to FairVote's Ryan O'Donnell, the Democrats should be considering the American Plan rather than moving Colorado or Nevada earlier in the primary season.December 4th 2005
The attention factor
Courier-Journal
FairVote's report "Who Picks the President" is cited in this political column speculating on a potential jump in attention for the Midwest during the next presidential campaign.November 30th 2005
Presidential races don't value state, group says
Aberdeen News
FairVote's Who Picks the President? report sparks discussion about primary reformNovember 29th 2005
S.D. has little say in picking president
ArgusLeader.com
News article about FairVote's Who Picks the President report focuses on changes to make South Dakota voters a player in presidential elecitons. Runs on state Associated Press wire in several papers.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.[ Previous ] [ Next ]
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; andWHEREAS, 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.