“Going rogue; America’s Supreme Court considers the rights of ‘faithless’ presidential electors”
Steve Mazie for The Economist.
“Election Day Nightmare?” I Talked Election Meltdown and COVID-19 for SF Chronicle Political Podcast with Joe Garofoli
“Why We Need Postal Democracy”
David Cole in NYRB:
Why was there so much drama over such a minor election? And what does it portend for the momentous election coming in November? The answer is disturbing: in the coronavirus pandemic, Republicans may have discovered the… Continue reading
“More than 800 public health experts call on Congress to fund mail-in voting”
The Hill:
A group of more than 800 public health experts on Tuesday called on Congress to fund mail-in voting amid rising concerns about in-person voting related to the coronavirus pandemic. The experts — made up of professors, phycologists and… Continue reading
California: “Democrats Say Black Voters Are Being Disenfranchised In The Special Election To Replace Katie Hill In Congress”
LAist:
However, no vote centers are planned for Lancaster, a high desert city which boasts one of the most racially diverse populations in the district, including a large African American community. According to the 2018 Census American Community Survey,… Continue reading
“How to Punish Voters; The prosecution of individual voters for fraud is a trend that seems intended to intimidate.”
Josie Duffy Rice NYT oped.
“Supreme Court Unanimously Overturns ‘Bridgegate’ Convictions”
NYT:
The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously overturned the convictions of two defendants in the “Bridgegate” scandal.The case resulted from a decision in 2013 by associates of Chris Christie, then the governor of New Jersey, to close… Continue reading
“Push to Revive FEC Could Curb Court Action on Campaign Finance”
Ken Doyle:
Advocates of stricter campaign finance law enforcement fear a Senate Republican push to restore a quorum on the Federal Election Commission could thwart their ability to pursue alleged violations in court.The Senate Rules and Administration Committee is expected… Continue reading
Revised Version of My Forthcoming Georgetown L.J. Online Paper, The Supreme Court’s Pro-Partisanship Turn, Now Available
Here at SSRN.
“Taking the Lead in Adopting Political Transparency in the COVID-19 Crisis”
“The Real Vote Suppression Threat; The Supreme Court weighs whether Electoral College electors can vote their preference for president rather than the choice of their state.”
Linda Greenhouse NYT column.
Social Science Quarterly: Mini-Symposium on Partisan Gerrymandering (with Free Access at the Moment)
Wow this looks good:
Editorial
Keith GaddieKirby GoidelKim Gaddie
Pages: 7First Published: 27 January 2020
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Mini‐symposium on Partisan Gerrymandering
Free AccessIntroduction to the Mini Symposium on Partisan Gerrymandering
Richard L. Engstrom
Pages: 8-9First Published: 27 January… Continue reading
“On the Same Day Sen. Richard Burr Dumped Stock, So Did His Brother-in-Law. Then the Market Crashed”
ProPublica:
Sen. Richard Burr was not the only member of his family to sell off a significant portion of his stock holdings in February, ahead of the market crash spurred by coronavirus fears. On the same day Burr sold, his… Continue reading
“Colorado GOP Chair Ken Buck pressured local official to submit incorrect election results; Fellow Republican says congressman tried to bully him into committing a crime”
Quite a story in the Denver Post.