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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.

Can Proportional Representation in Congress Save the Country?

January 25, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Proportional Representation in Congress

Election expert argues that change to some form of moderate proportional representation in Congress is absolutely essential.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Proportional Representation, Voter Access

A Modest Proposal to Save and Improve the Electoral College

July 24, 2019 by M D Mitchell 1 Comment

Improve the Electoral College

There is currently a debate in the US about eliminating the Electoral College and replacing it with a National Popular Vote. There are also ardent defenders of both arguments. There are valid arguments on both sides.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Electoral College, Proportional Representation

Trump Claims Census Question on Citizenship Still Alive

July 5, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Trump Claims Census Question on Citizenship Still Alive

U.S. President Donald Trump contended Wednesday that the government will still try to ask a question about citizenship in the once-a-decade census in 2020.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Minority Voting Rights, Proportional Representation

Are Reforms A ‘Huge Achievement’ For Georgia’s Angry Democracy?

June 26, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Are Reforms A ‘Huge Achievement’ For Georgia’s Angry Democracy?

Leader of Georgia’s ruling party said Monday that the ex-Soviet nation will hold the next parliamentary election based entirely on a proportionate system.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Georgia, Proportional Representation

White House Asserts Executive Privilege in Census Fight

June 23, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

White House Asserts Executive Privilege in Census Fight

President Trump has asserted executive privilege over documents that were subpoenaed by Congress related to adding citizenship question to the 2020 census.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Electoral College, Proportional Representation, Redistricting, Supreme Court

Why We Make Bad Decisions In Groups and How to Fix It

June 22, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Why We Make Bad Decisions As Groups and How to Fix It

Some nice things fall out of a system like Liquid Voting, or Delegative Democracy. The main idea is that you can give your vote to other people.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Methods, Proportional Representation

The Only State Where Winning The Popular Vote Doesn’t Guarantee Win

June 17, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The Only State Where Winning The Popular Vote Doesn’t Guarantee Win

Mississippi is the only state in the nation where a candidate could garner a majority vote and not win the statewide office he or she was pursuing.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Electoral College, Proportional Representation

Trump Administration Refuses to Disclose Census-Related Documents

June 16, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Trump Refuses to Disclose Census-Related Documents

President Trump claimed executive privilege, refuse to hand over documents to opposition Democratic lawmakers investigating a question about citizenship.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Money Politics, Proportional Representation, Supreme Court, Voter Access, Voting Rights Act

Government Racing To Include Geospatial Data In The 2020 Census

June 7, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Government Racing To Include Geospatial Data In The 2020 Census

Across the nation, officials overseeing geospatial information systems are looking to digital-mapping data to make their elections more efficient and fair.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Internet and Democracy, Proportional Representation, Redistricting, Voting Technology

Electoral College Doesn’t Help Small-Population States, Just Swing States

May 15, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Electoral College Doesn’t Help Small-Population States

In discussions about abolishing the Electoral College, supporters return time and time again to the plight of small states like Wyoming or Mississippi.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Electoral College, Proportional Representation

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