New “Law and Democracy” podcast on what happened in the election
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“The Case for Condorcet Voting is Clear”
A new Common Ground Democracy essay about the results of yesterday’s election, with this subtitle: “Yesterday, America chose hard-right over center-left but would have preferred center-right to either.”
“The Ongoing Relevance of Electoral Reform”
A brief Common Ground Democracy post following up on Rick H’s “Hope for Irrelevance By Next Weekend.”
Newest “Law & Democracy” Podcast
Discussing among other things ahead of Election Day, the intentional sabotaging of drop boxes, available on Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
Law & Democracy Podcast
Latest episode, on Elon Musk’s financial giveaway and related issues, is now available. Also the Law and Democracy podcast is now available at Apple Podcasts as well as YouTube.
“One Electoral Method is Inferior to Others When Voters Are Deeply Divided”
The fourth in a series of Common Ground Democracy essays on the philosophy of democracy and its implications.
“Law and Democracy” podcast on mail-in ballots
“Electing a Single Winner When the Electorate is Divided in Multiple Ways”
The third in a series of Common Ground Democracy essays on the philosophy of democracy and its implications.
Arizona’s largest newspaper endorses electoral reform
The Arizona Republic editorial board has written a strong endorsement of the proposal to move from partisan to nonpartisan primaries in the state:
“In today’s politics, those with the most extreme views are winning office, powered by partisan primaries and… Continue reading
New episode of “Law and Democracy” podcast
Discussing the legal issues that arise because of disruptions to the election cause by the horrific damage of Hurricane Helene. (The conversation was recorded before Milton made landfall.)
New “Law & Democracy” podcast
I am very pleased to announce a new program that will be of interest to the Election Law world: The Law & Democracy Podcast.
The Law & Democracy Podcast is a public affairs conversation facilitated by the Election Law Program… Continue reading
“The Possibility of Majority Winners When Politics is Multidimensional”
The second in a series of Common Ground Democracy essays on the philosophy of democracy and its implications for electoral systems.
“Why Majority-Preferred Candidates Should Win Single-Seat Elections”
The first in a series of Common Ground Democracy essays on the philosophy of democracy and its implications. This one considers the concept of majority voting on the assumption that voters and candidates can be located along a single blue-purple-red… Continue reading
“The State of Election System Reform in 2024”
The recording of this webinar, sponsored by the Election Law at Ohio State program, is now available. I found it to be a very valuable program, with great presentations from Beth Hladick, Deb Otis, and Iris Samuels, on all… Continue reading