November 7th 2001
One year after Florida debacle: Jesse Jackson Jr. presses for fundamental election reforms
THENATION.com

In light of the 2000 election, FairVote's board member and Illinois Representative Jesse Jackson, Jr. demands election reforms, such as instant runoff voting (IRV) and a constitutional right to vote (RTV).

October 12th 2001
Letter to the Editor
Science

Letter from Rob Richie, Terry Bouricius, and Philip Macklin in response to an editorial on Approval Voting versus Instant Runoff Voting.

September 17th 2001
Instant runoff is still possible
St. Petersburg Times

This editorial recommends adopting instant runoff voting (IRV) for the 2002 governor's race now that Florida Republicans have eliminated the traditional runoff election that would have solified one Democratis candidate.

September 5th 2001
Eugene, Ore., next to try preference voting?
The Columbian

Examining recent Eugene, Oregon legislation allowing instant-runoff voting elections, the obstacles in acutally enacting such legislation are discussed at length.

September 1st 2001
Wasted Votes?
Boston Review

FairVote executive director Rob Richie comments on Stephen Ansolabehere's essay in the Boston Review. He argues that to address wasted votes, we need new equipment and standards to allow for instant runoff voting and full representation.

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