On August 3, the founder of the California Moderate Party, Ash Roughani, announced that the party will not attempt to qualify for the 2010 ballot, although suggesting that it might make the attempt for 2012.
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On August 3, Fairvote Blog published this review of Theresa Amato’s book, “Grand Illusion: the Myth of Voter Choice in a 2-Party Tyranny.” … Continue reading
Free & Equal holds a press conference in Chicago on Monday, August 3, at 1 p.m, to ask Illinois Governor Pat Quinn to veto HB 723. The event is at 407 S. Dearborn Street, suite 1170. HB 723 restricts the … Continue reading
On July 31, the First Circuit ruled 2-1 that nothing in the federal Voting Rights Act prevents Massachusetts from ending the ability of felons to vote absentee while in prison. Massachusetts had made that change in 2000. The case is … Continue reading
Mainstream media in New England is giving considerable publicity to Lincoln Chaffee’s independent candidacy for Rhode Island Governor in 2010. Here is an article from the Boston Globe about Chaffee, dated July 19. Also on July 31, newspapers reported that … Continue reading