Review: Democracy More or Less – America’s Political Reform Quandry

Bruce Cain 4.0 out of 5 stars Academic Smoke — Disdain for the Public & Denial Over Two-Party Tyranny, May 24, 2015 I spent some time reviewing the author’s history (he’s been writing about electoral matters since the 1970’s) and what Amazon offers through its superb Inside the Book feature, as I am unemployed and …

Marpheen Chann-Berry: Maine can lead the nation with Ranked Choice reform

Maine can lead the nation with Ranked Choice reform When the status quo has been unacceptable, Maine has taken to pioneering change . Indeed, our motto Dirigo, or “I lead”, and our fiercely, politically independent electorate bolsters that proposition. Through ranked choice voting (RCV), Mainers in November of 2016 can further this ideal by enacting …

Event: 3 PM Eastern Time Coffee Party Radio “Electoral Reform: What’s It Going to Take?” with Robert Steele

Robert Steele, foremost proponent for integral electoral reform (eight specific pieces) and author of the new book on Open Power that was briefly rated #1 in Civics at Amazon, will have a one-hour conversation on Coffee Party Radio, from 3-4 pm Eastern time today, Thursday 9 April 2014. Steele, former Reform Party candidate for President …

IVN Steele on Electoral Reform Part 16: The Statement of Demand

IVN Steele on Electoral Reform Part 16: The Statement of Demand Independent Voter Network, 20 April 2012 I am neither wealthy nor influential.  All I have is intelligence and integrity.  Neither of these appear to be in demand at this time.  As I look at all of the candidates running for President — without exception …