Electoral Reform

‘Radical to the Root’ ‘Radical to the Root’

A talk with David Cobb, the Green Party's presidential candidate.

Oct 8, 2004 / Feature / William Greider

De-Spoiling the Election De-Spoiling the Election

In 2000, Al Gore beat George W. Bush in the state of New Mexico by a mere 366 votes--a slimmer margin than in Florida. Ralph Nader polled 21,251 votes.

Jun 24, 2004 / Rob Richie and Steven Hill

The Big Money Election The Big Money Election

Click here for info on how you can help save Arizona's Clean Elections Act.

May 27, 2004 / The Editors

A Win for Campaign Reform A Win for Campaign Reform

In a 5-to-4 decision as we went to press, the Supreme Court upheld nearly all the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act's provisions.

Dec 11, 2003 / The Editors

Running Clean in Arizona Running Clean in Arizona

Reforms have proven so popular that after two years they may be here to stay.

Sep 26, 2002 / Feature / Marc Cooper

E(D)R For Ailing Turnout E(D)R For Ailing Turnout

After two decades of visiting political nightmares on the state--from the infamous Prop 13 to the immigrant-bashing Prop 187--California's notorious initiative and referendum syst...

Aug 1, 2002 / Feature / Marc Cooper

Going Down the Road Going Down the Road

Let's Go IRV!

May 9, 2002 / Jim Hightower

A Fair Vote in San Francisco A Fair Vote in San Francisco

On March 5 San Franciscans will have the opportunity to vote for an electoral system that elected "Red Ken" Livingstone as London's Mayor and Mary Robinson as Ireland's Preside...

Feb 14, 2002 / Feature / Eric C. Olson

Enron? Nader Is Glad You Asked Enron? Nader Is Glad You Asked

Back in the spotlight, he condemns the trading of political favors for cash.

Feb 7, 2002 / Feature / John Nichols

The Miner’s Canary The Miner’s Canary

The problems of people of color show what's wrong with American democracy.

Jan 31, 2002 / Feature / Lani Guinier and Gerald Torres

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