Political scientists Boris Shor and Nolan McCarty regularly track polarization in each state’s legislature. Their latest data, from legislative sessions of 2015-2016, shows that California continues to have the nation’s most polarized legislature. See the results here for each state. … Continue reading
According to this story, Cheri Honkala, the Green Party nominee for State Representative in the upcoming special election, Pennsylvania district 197, missed the deadline to file by one day. Because the Green Party polled over 2% of the winning candidate’s … Continue reading
Bills are pending in 17 states to bar presidential candidates from the ballot unless they release their income tax returns. This Philadelphia Inquirer story focuses on the New Jersey bill, but gives information about the bills in other states as … Continue reading
As of this moment (5 pm, February 15, east coast time), the Ohio Supreme Court still hasn’t acted on the reconsideration request in the ballot access case called State ex rel Fockler v Husted. The original decision of the court … Continue reading
VinePair is a publication that celebrates the beverage alcohol experience. It has an interview with three leaders of the Prohibition Party here. … Continue reading
