The New York Times print edition of January 24 has this op-ed by Sociology Professor Dalton Conley and Political Science Professor Jacqueline Stevens, urging Congress to increase the number of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Thanks to Thomas … Continue reading
On January 20, Randall Terry, who has been a leading anti-legal-abortion activist for many decades, declared his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for President in 2012. See this story. His chief motivation seems a desire to run television campaign ads … Continue reading
Nebraska State Senator Paul Schumacher (R-Columbus) has introduced LB 566. It makes it possible for proponents of an initiative or recall to collect signatures electronically. Groups using electronic signature-gathering methods would pay a special fee to the government to cover … Continue reading
This Columbus, Ohio Dispatch story features candidates who are attempting to get on the ballot for city council. The elections are non-partisan and 1,000 signatures are required. Even though most people would probably assume that it is easy for a … Continue reading
The Idaho Secretary of State has asked for many minor election law changes, all wrapped up in one large bill, H 14. Among other things, the bill moves the primary (for president and all other office) from the fourth Tuesday … Continue reading
