Far reaching reform of Congress includes new measures in proposal for proportional representation
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 American democracy and our articles on the Electoral College.
Explanation of Germany’s Unique Election System
How proportional representation is managed in Germany’s unique election system for Parliament
Voting Strategy and Classification of Progressive Parties
An obvious and probably much better voting strategy for progressives and liberals within the inadequate current system of plurality elections
On Proportional Representation and Apportionment
The important thing is for people to freely vote their preferences among policies, parties and the parties’ candidates-Then the 99% can elect the government that it really wants
What’s Wrong with America’s Political System: Its Constitution
Wrong with America: If you had to pick a root cause underlying our broken politics, what would it be and why?
National Popular Vote Could Come Soon
A new proposal led by a coalition of states aims to see that a national popular vote could come soon without the help of Congress thanks to Constitution.
How America Can Upgrade to a Better Democracy
After reading John Amaruso’s excellent article about the fixing democracy and the Constitution it occurred to me that my (very long) comment might make a good article.
New Voter Turnout Survey Shows Changing Nation
Huge effects on participation from having swing state status shows electoral college faults according to latest voter turnout survey just recently released
Pennsylvania Bid to Change Electoral College Faces Opposition
Move could have large impact on national elections as Pennsylvania bid to change Electoral College
New Bill Takes Aim At Direct Senate Elections
Georgia lawmakers push for a repeal of the 17th Amendment creating instead direct Senate elections