The way to avoid picking the “lesser of two evils” is to implement proportional representation, or at least instant-runoff voting. Almost every country in central and western Europe uses proportional

This is a fascinating interactive map about the state of abortion laws nationally: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/politics/us-abortion-map/?Post+generic=%3Ftid%3Dsm_twitter_washingtonpost

Jim, I doubt he runs after losing in the 2010 Gov Primary and then being trounced in 2012. It is a shame because he was a good Congressman for my father’s district. However, perhaps this more evidence that some

This is good news for prosecutors in California. While I believe that criminals should have important rights, these rights should prevent the prosecution from doing it’s job, especially in cases like child sex trafficking.

Many thanks. I tried to take as unbiased, un-politically motivated stance as would be possible when discussing elections.

In honor of our Constitution, why don’t we do something about it!!!!

I would simply like to see the main presidential debates run by a non-affiliated independent organization. As it is, it’s the most widely televised debate in the country. Combined with free publicity for the two

I think you’ve captured the crux of the real debate more than anywhere I’ve seen. While most talk about “electing D’s and R’s”, its really about the type of representatives we elect and who they are accountable to.

Cool article. There is still way to many states that have closed primaries thus disenfranchising the growing number of independents/unaffiliated voters. Without going as far as implementing top two primaries

a lot of voters get upset when it comes down to the lesser of two evils in the general election. this is exactly what the electoral system produces, rather than encouraging candidates to appeal to a broader base

Agreed. Political parties have always existed and are needed to organized the political world. However, when the main parties are being rejected by a growing number of citizens, something needs to change.

that’s a noble aspiration but I think the reality of not just the american political process but politics in general is such that more rigid affiliations like party structures are an inevitability. the key for me

While it’s a good sign that the major parties aren’t as dominant as they have been, (competition is a good thing, right?), I would be much more thrilled if satisfaction in any political party was lower.

For me,

This is good analysis of the current situation. Spot on.