On September 15, Duke University’s Political Union heard from Political Science Professor Michael Munger, speakling about the Libertarian Party, minor parties in general, and the North Carolina ballot access laws. See this story. Munger actually understated his case. North Carolina’s … Continue reading
Two Indiana University School of Law Professors, Michael J. Pitts and Matthew D. Newmann, have tentatively published a research paper that finds that in November 2008, 1,039 Indiana voters showed up at the polls but were not permitted to cast … Continue reading
Back on June 2, the Clarksburg, West Virginia police arrested City Councilmember Martin Shaffer for distributing anonymous leaflets that criticized two other members of the City Council who were up for re-election. On September 14, the city dropped the charges. … Continue reading
New York city held a primary on September 15. Bill de Blasio placed first in the Democratic primary for Public Advocate, with 33%. Because he didn’t receive as much as 40%, he will now participate in a Democratic run-off primary … Continue reading
On September 22, the U.S. Postal Service will issue a stamp to honor former U.S. Supreme Court Justice William Brennan. Other justices who have served during the last 40 years who have already had postage stamps in their honor are … Continue reading
