The Economist magazine’s Economist Intelligence Unit (“EIU”) has issued its Democracy Index 2022 report, which it does annually. For the seventh consecutive year, the United States has been rated as a “Flawed Democracy,” ranked 30th among all nations, down from … Continue reading
Cornel West, 70, announced today that he is seeking the nomination for President of the United States of the People’s Party, more formally known as Movement for a People’s Party, which is a Progressive minor party in the United States. … Continue reading
During the Libertarian National Committee online meeting of June 4, 2023, Michael Pakko, Chair of the Libertarian Party of Arkansas (“LPAR”), reported that about 2,000 signatures have now been gathered in that petition drive, almost all done by volunteers. The … Continue reading
Edward B. Foley, a Professor of Law at The Ohio State University, recently posted on Election Law Blog a proposal for “Total Vote Runoff” (“TVR”), which is like Single Winner RCV, except for the vote transfer methodology. Instead of using … Continue reading
The Republican Party is frequently accused of voter suppression. While some of such claims are debatable, it appears that the shoe fits for legislation regulating Voter Registration drives that was recently passed in Florida. Joshua Douglas wrote an article in … Continue reading
The American Solidarity Party (“ASP”) announced on June 2, 2023, that Peter Sonski was nominated as its 2024 candidate for President of the United States. The Vice Presidential nominee will be chosen later by ASP members but deference to Mr. … Continue reading