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Electoral Reform

Over the last 100 years, the political system has developed so that parties, and not people, control the outcome of the elections. From gerrymandering to ballot access laws, independent-minded voters and candidates have been systematically shut out of the political process. This section focuses on electoral reforms that can help re-shape our elections into the representative democracy it was meant to be. This section will follow the developments and changes made to our national, state and local electoral process.

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By | 11/05/2012 | Ballot Access, Ohio | 11 Comments

Voting rights activists are concerned about new software installed on Ohio voting machines in 39 of 88 counties in the state. As a swing state that could will determine the.

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By | 11/05/2012 | Ballot Access, California, Elections 2012 | 14 Comments

Easy Vote-by-Mail Option in California The California Secretary of State, Debra Brown, has made it convenient for Californians to vote by mail. California’s stance on mail-in voting (“vote-by-mail”) is permissive.

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How to vote in New York after Sandy
By | 11/05/2012 | Ballot Access, Elections 2012, Headline, New York | 7 Comments

BROOKLYN, NY – They say only the strong survive in New York, and nothing solidifies the motto more than the events that have occurred over the past seven days. Early.

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By | 11/04/2012 | Campaign Finance, Elections 2012, Headline, Ohio, US Senate | 1 Comment

While a majority of the pubic eye is on Ohio’s presidential poll numbers, the Ohio Senate race could have serious implications for the country as well.

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By | 11/04/2012 | Arizona, California, Campaign Finance, Elections 2012, Headline | 1 Comment

Americans for Responsible Leadership has followed through with its promise to appeal the Supreme Court’s final ruling in favor of the FPPC.

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GMO Labeling Prop 37
By | 11/04/2012 | Ballot Initiatives, Headline

Prop 37 in the state of California will be on the ballot November 6th. The voter guide provides a description of the bill and what it means. There is a group for and against this referendum and their claims will be examined through the prism of the description offered in the California voter’s guide.

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By | 11/03/2012 | Activism, Arizona, Electoral Reform, Immigration, Organizations, States | 4 Comments

In Arizona, mistakes on spanish election material resurfaced when it was discovered that the incorrect Election Day had been printed, yet again.

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