Two New York city councilmembers, Brad Lander and Gale Brewer, are introducing a proposed charter amendment for New York city Mayoral elections. It would provide for Ranked Choice Voting in partisan primaries for Mayor. See this story. Thanks to Michael … Continue reading
On June 12, a U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., struck down the law that says, “It is unlawful to parade, stand, or move in procession or assemblages in the U.S. Supreme Court building or grounds, or to display in … Continue reading
The Guardian has this column which implies that the leading opponents of intrusive government in the United States are the libertarian wing of the Republican Party, plus the Libertarian Party. The Guardian is the newspaper that, in the entire world, … Continue reading
Virginia holds elections this November for state office, including Governor. The petition deadline for independent candidates, and the nominees of unqualified parties, is June 11. On the deadline, Rob Sarvis, Libertarian nominee, submitted almost 18,000 signatures to meet a requirement … Continue reading
On June 11, both bills for the National Popular Vote Plan bill moved ahead in the Rhode Island legislature. The House bill, HB 5575, passed the House Judiciary Committee; and the Senate bill, SB 346, passed the Senate Judiciary Committee. … Continue reading
