Lebanon’s parliament approved an electoral law which will allow legislative elections to be held
Proportional Representation articles on DC
Proportional representation is a concept in voting systems that means that the number of seats won by a party or group of candidates is proportionate to the number of votes received. Also see our section on Election Reform in America and our articles on the Electoral College.
Will the New Electoral Law End the Lebanese Stalemate?
The Lebanese Cabinet approved a new electoral law based on the proportional system
British Columbia Proportional Representation Referendum Likely
The move to proportional representation has been highly controversial but is moving forward anyway
Voting Methods: An Open Target for Effective Altruism
Pushing smarter voting methods has the potential to change lives in the world at a fundamental level. There are few opportunities for this level of impact.
Oregon Legislature’s National Popular Vote Bill Moves Ahead
Oregon may become the 12th state to approve a law to introduce a National Popular Vote system
Negotiations over Lebanese Electoral Law at a Crossroads
Lebanon electoral law based on the proportional system and away from sectarian considerations
America’s Red Blue Divide is Extremely Local Phenomenon
Within a stretch of a couple miles, the political views often are nearly polar opposites in America
A Total Rewrite of the Controversial Electoral College
The Electoral College is the most notable illustration of Federalism in the Constitution
Now is the Time to Pay Attention
What’s going to be problematic is getting the youth to come back into politics following the 2016 election. Many people will turn to apathy based on the results. However, no fight truly ends after a defeat.
The Majority Illusion: What Voting Methods Can and Cannot Do
If a candidate gets elected that is both not preferred by a majority, then you’ve got a problem. A voting method that regularly makes that bad decision is not a voting method you want.
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