Reform of Electoral College rules are unlikely unless states move together: Electoral college allows popular vote winner to lose election like Gore in 2000
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.
Virginia to Stop Move Toward Electoral College Reform
Despite Virginia move, several prominent states moving towards significant electoral college reform
Direct Democracy or Representative Democracy: Which is Best?
Is This What Democracy Looks Like? The oft-ignored consequences of direct democracy: The absolute power is already in the hands of the voters.
How to Move Society Towards Direct Democracy
Direct democracy is possible if the American people engage the tough issues and build consensus that deliberation and debate are central to everything we do
Closer Look at the Center for Election Science
Center for Election Science: Center is one of few nonprofits in U.S. that focus on voting methods
Campaign Advertising Overwhelms Swing State Citizens
Voters besieged with mailers and door knocking activists as advertising overwhelms swing state houses in US election
Political Satirist: ‘Fuck you, Ohio’ for hogging presidential race
Some lighthearted political comedy “rest of us are taking it in the buckeye… so Fuck you, Ohio”
The 99% Rally For A New Constitution
Author Copple argues that New Constitution Convention is key to protecting democratic ideals
The Third Constitution of the United States
Roger Copple proposes an updated Constitution for the 21st century. If at the very least this essay is food for thought for students and concerned citizens who want to reform our Constitutional Democratic Republic or create a new one, then he is pleased.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Election Expert Discusses Reform in US, Guatemala
Calls For Approval Voting and Participation in the Democratic Process Are Reaching Climax in America and Guatemala as Election Expert Discusses Reform