July 2nd 2009Reforming AlbanyNew York Times
FairVote's Rob Richie responds in a letter to the editor making the case for proportional voting systems to bring substantive reform to New York's legislature.
June 29th 2009The Case for a Diverse Bench -- and CongressRoll Call
In the midst of the heated rhetoric surrounding Judge Sonia Sotomayor's potential ascension to the Supreme Court, it's time to ask how much we value fair representation, particularly of women.
June 29th 2009Register EverybodyRoll Call
Editorial declares that the U.S. government needs to start taking a more proactive approach to voter registration in order to live up to the standards that other countries have set.
June 28th 2009Voting rights: Time for new thinking, not rehashed ideasSun Sentinel
Mr. Guy examines why new ideas and legislation are needed to ensure minority voting rights after the recent Supreme Court Ruling on Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.
June 22nd 2009Modernizing the voteThe Baltimore Sun
The Baltimore Sun Editorial Board endorses universal voter registration.
June 17th 2009Instant Runoff Elections are a Vote for CivilityYes! Magazine
Fair Vote's Executive Director, Rob Richie, explains how IRV is greatly benefiting the election process of Burlington, Vermont.
June 16th 2009Minneapolis makes way for new voting systemUniversity of Minnesota Daily
FairVote Minnesota Director Jeanne Massey quoted in article on the implemenatation of IRV in Minneapolis.
June 14th 2009Grunge party politicsTownhall.com
FairVote Board Chair Krist Novoselic is running for County Clerk in Wahkiakum Co, WA to awareness of problems with Washington's open primary system and support for IRV.
June 13th 2009Registration And Voting On Same Day Sought in D.C.The Washington Post
The D.C. City Council considers a variety of election reforms, including same day registration, advance registration for 16-year-olds and 17-year-old primary voting.
June 11th 2009San Jose considers major change to local electionsSan Jose Mercury News
Frustrated by the cost of multiple elections to fill council seats and the difficulty of limiting the influence of special interests, San Jose (CA) officials consider instant runoff voting.
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