In June 2010, California voters will be voting on a ballot measure, to switch California elections to the system used for the first time in Washington state in 2008. California newspapers have been referring to the idea as “the open … Continue reading
The New York Times print edition of August 8 has an editorial “To Reform Albany State Here”. See it here. The editorial asks for ballot access reform, campaign finance reform, and redistricting reform. The first point in the editorial, on … Continue reading
The case pending in U.S. District Court in Orange County, California, on the subject of President Obama’s qualifications, has changed its lead plaintiff. Formerly, the case was known as Alan Keyes v Barack Obama. Keyes is still a co-plaintiff, but … Continue reading
The New Democratic Party, generally considered to be Canada’s third most important political party (or perhaps tied for third, with the Bloc Quebecois), is considering changing its name, according to this story. The party’s national meeting next week will consider … Continue reading
Some bills in the U.S. House of Representatives have gained co-sponsors in the last nine days. HR 1826, for public funding of Congressional candidates, has gained 7, and now has 77. HR 2894, the Rush Holt bill on vote-counting machines, … Continue reading
