Can third parties become a force for reversing voter suppression? Maximizing vote totals might require focus on some states and not others without regard for how this helps or hurts the Democrats.
Electoral College articles on Democracy Chronicles
The Electoral College is an institution that officially elects the President of the US every four years. Seen by many as radically out of date, the President is not elected directly by the voter but is elected by "electors". Also see our section on American democracy and our articles on proportional representation.
National Popular Voting Plan Gets Supreme Court Boost
Another nail in coffin for the Electoral College as the national popular voting plan gets support
Bernie Sanders Gives DC Statehood Huge Endorsement
Statehood for the District of Columbia is an important issue that must be resolved by the representatives in the Congress and the Senate who make the territory their home and share it with thousands of people who do not have a voice.
Controversy Following Michigan Electoral College Snub
Are changes to Michigan electoral college rules meant to help Republican Presidential candidates?
New Roadblocks Stall Oklahoma Electoral College Bill
Lawmakers had pushed Oklahoma electoral college law changes earlier but new concerns block passage
Vermont Primary Timing Battle With New Hampshire
New Hampshire’s first in nation primary challenged by neighbor in Vermont primary timing battle
Third Constitution of the United States – July 2014
This Third Constitution of the United States created after the Articles of Confederation and the (second) Constitution of the United States—will maximize democracy, promote world peace, and restore ecological wisdom.
On Splitting California In Six to Gain More Power in Congress
Activist seeks to attain proportional representation in Senate by splitting California
VIDEO: Making the Argument Against National Popular Vote
Many against national popular vote and for the Electoral College are those who support rural power
New York Joins Push to Fix Electoral College
Alliance of state governments seek to change Presidential election law as to fix electoral college