April 11th 2006
State legislators vote to tweak electoral college
The Durango Herald

Colorado becomes the first state to consider the National Popular Vote plan following its approval by the state's Senate Judiciary Committee.

April 10th 2006
An Election to Reflect the Will of the People
The Washington Post

Former members of Congress and National Popular Vote advisory committee members explain why they endorse the National Popular Vote plan.

April 9th 2006
College Dropout
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

FairVote's Executive Director Rob Richie responds to an op-ed written by Pittsburgh Tribune-Review columnist David Broder that criticizes the National Popular Vote plan.

April 9th 2006
Electoral College Dropouts
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times columnist Jonathan Chait praises National Popular Vote's "ingenious solution" to the electoral college problem.

April 1st 2006
Every voter deserves to be treated equally
The News Tribune (WA)

FairVote's Executive Director Rob Richie responds to an op-ed written by Washington Post columnist David Broder that criticizes the National Popular Vote plan.

March 29th 2006
Tweaking voting for prez
Rocky Mountain News

Colorado's Senate Majority Leader introduces legislation to take his state into the interstate compact proposed by National Popular Vote.

March 27th 2006
How to drop out of the Electoral College
Minneapolis Star Tribune

Battleground states also stand to gain from a national popular vote as this editorial in the Minneapolis Star Tribune states while urging the legislature to act.

March 26th 2006
Group moves to circumvent the Electoral College
MetroWest Daily News

Jon Brodkins of the MetroWest Daily News summarizes the Electoral College debate.

March 22nd 2006
How about some democracy in the U.S. of A.?
CNN.com

Syndicated columnist Molly Ivins touts the virtues of the National Popular Vote campaign as a way to make sure that every state matters in presidential contests.

March 20th 2006
Vote plan gains popularity
The Denver Post

Denver Post editor considers National Popular Vote effort worthy.

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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.