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.  

July 26th 2007
Are Voter Registration Drives Being Put Out of Business?
AlterNet

This commentary on voter registration drives highlights the need for non-partisan universal voter registration.

July 17th 2007
Independents Roil Vote
Hartford Courant

FairVote's own Paul Fidalgo and Rob Richie say a potential "spoiler" problem in the upcoming presidential election points to the need for a national popular vote and instant runoff voting.

July 11th 2007
Movement Started To Take Over Electoral College
an WSOCTV Eyewitness News Special Report

Maryland State Senator Jamie Raskin advocates the National Popular Vote bill.

June 25th 2007
Editorial: Obsolete Electoral College
The Milford Daily News

Editorial on National Popular Vote bill in Massachusetts state legislature

June 20th 2007
Sen. Migden�s Measure to Implement a National Popular Vote for President Passes Assembly Elections
California Chronicle

National Popular Vote bill passes California Assembly Elections & Redistricting Committee

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