C. T. Weber, a long-time leader of the Peace & Freedom Party of California, has this op-ed in L.A. Progressive. He asks California Governor Gavin Newsom, who holds himself out as a democracy advocate, to support proportional representation. … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On July 21, the Arkansas Secretary of State determined that No Labels is now a ballot-qualified party for purposes of the presidential election.
No labels is getting attention for its idea of possibly running a centrist ticket in 2024. But few reporters explain that the No Labels idea is not new, and that it was tried in 2012 by a group called Americans … Continue reading
On July 20, the Missouri Supreme Court issued an opinion in State ex rel Fitz-James v Bailey, SC100132. It is unanimous, although one justice didn’t participate. It says the Attorney General cannot block an initiative on abortion law simply because … Continue reading
U.S. District Court Judge Steve Jones will hold a trial in the Georgia redistricting lawsuits beginning on September 5. The post-trial briefs are due September 25. The case is complicated and involves a challenge to the U.S. House and legislative … Continue reading