October 1st 2000
The Perils of the Electoral College
FairVote's Steven Hill provides an explanation to why the Electoral College must be eliminated and how American democracy can improve through electoral reforms like direct election of the President through an instant runoff voting system.July 6th 2000
Let All Parties Be Heard
The Washington Post
A California Green Party member criticizes the method by which we elect a president, proposing instant runoffs or runoffs to address the spoiler problem.July 1st 2000
System stacked against Nader, Buchanan
Newsday
If Nader wins 5 percent of the nationwide vote in November, the Greens will be guaranteed federal funding for their next presidential campaign.April 11th 2000
Elian Gonzalez
Pacifica Radio
Fairvote comments on the importance of the Elian Gonzalez drama to presidential politics.January 26th 2000
A Vision For A More Muscular Democracy
the National Press Club
President Bill Clinton will deliver his final "State of the Union" speech. For all of the successes he is sure to tout in his management of the economy, he is sure to be much more sparing in his report on the health of our electoral democracy.
College Dropout
Pittsburgh Tribune Review
FairVote Executive Director Rob Richie responds to an editorial in defense of the Electoral College.
Without McCain, Will Independents Turn Out?
FairVote's Steven Hill and Rob Richie discuss how the ideological void caused by limited choice at the polls and how John McCain's absence from the 2000 Presidential race may affect whether Independents turn out to vote.
A Time for Principle
On the brink of a new century, we cannot afford complacency. The complexity of our global society and the degeneration of our democracy demand boldness, innovation and frank talk.
Time to Repair American Elections
Ecotopics International News Service
Fairvote's Caleb Kleppner comments on the 2000 presidential election and the mess our country has made of our electoral system.
Reclaiming Democracy in the 21st Century
Social Policy
Rob Richie, Steven Hill, and Caleb Kleppner lay out the FairVote agenda, including: instant runoff voting (IRV) to elect the president, proportional representation, emulating the Irish election system, and emphasizing the political viability of refor[ 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.
The Perils of the Electoral College
FairVote's Steven Hill provides an explanation to why the Electoral College must be eliminated and how American democracy can improve through electoral reforms like direct election of the President through an instant runoff voting system.July 6th 2000
Let All Parties Be Heard
The Washington Post
A California Green Party member criticizes the method by which we elect a president, proposing instant runoffs or runoffs to address the spoiler problem.July 1st 2000
System stacked against Nader, Buchanan
Newsday
If Nader wins 5 percent of the nationwide vote in November, the Greens will be guaranteed federal funding for their next presidential campaign.April 11th 2000
Elian Gonzalez
Pacifica Radio
Fairvote comments on the importance of the Elian Gonzalez drama to presidential politics.January 26th 2000
A Vision For A More Muscular Democracy
the National Press Club
President Bill Clinton will deliver his final "State of the Union" speech. For all of the successes he is sure to tout in his management of the economy, he is sure to be much more sparing in his report on the health of our electoral democracy.
College Dropout
Pittsburgh Tribune Review
FairVote Executive Director Rob Richie responds to an editorial in defense of the Electoral College.
Without McCain, Will Independents Turn Out?
FairVote's Steven Hill and Rob Richie discuss how the ideological void caused by limited choice at the polls and how John McCain's absence from the 2000 Presidential race may affect whether Independents turn out to vote.
A Time for Principle
On the brink of a new century, we cannot afford complacency. The complexity of our global society and the degeneration of our democracy demand boldness, innovation and frank talk.
Time to Repair American Elections
Ecotopics International News Service
Fairvote's Caleb Kleppner comments on the 2000 presidential election and the mess our country has made of our electoral system.
Reclaiming Democracy in the 21st Century
Social Policy
Rob Richie, Steven Hill, and Caleb Kleppner lay out the FairVote agenda, including: instant runoff voting (IRV) to elect the president, proportional representation, emulating the Irish election system, and emphasizing the political viability of refor[ 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.