The July 28 Los Angeles Times put this story on Americans Elect on the front page. Thanks to Rick Hasen for the link. … Continue reading
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Nevada holds a special election on September 13 to fill the vacant U.S. House seat, 2nd district. All four ballot-listed candidates have been invited to debate each other on August 25. The debate is sponsored by a radio station, a … Continue reading
On June 25, the Americans Elect facebook page featured a question from an individual who said, “I would actually prefer to see some viable legislative candidates put forward. There’s only so much a President can do.” From the context, it … Continue reading
Elizabeth May, the first Green Party nominee elected to the Canadian Parliament, will be one of the speakers at the Green Party’s national meeting August 5-7 in Alfred, New York. Thanks to GreenPartyWatch for this news.
This story says that the government of Syria is ending its almost 50-year ban on political parties (other than the governing party). However, it will still be illegal for anyone to create a party based on religion, region or ethnicity. … Continue reading