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Ballot Problems

Signature Gathering Reform: The Most Critical and Immediate Fix to Direct Democracy

Kristina Wilfore | Posted 08.20.2009 | Politics

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Kristina Wilfore

Only by implementing solutions to the problems that exist will states be able to provide people with a ballot measure process that works for voters instead of against them.

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Our Fragile Dream

Robert Koehler | Posted 12.08.2008 | Chicago

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Robert Koehler

Barack Obama's victory over John McCain was less important than the growth and strength, or lack thereof, of democracy itself.

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North Carolina's Undervote Problem

New York Times | Posted 12.22.2008 | Politics

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In Florida's "butterfly ballot" debacle of 2000, voters in Palm Beach County were so confused by the odd layout that many appear to have voted for the...

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Confusing North Carolina Ballot Leaves off Votes for President

Diane Tucker | Posted 11.27.2008 | Home

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Diane Tucker

"I was sure I voted for president, but then a friend told me that a straight-party vote in North Carolina includes every office except president. That made me really mad."

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Poor Ballot Design Could Play Big Role In Election

USA Today | Posted 07.29.2008 | Politics

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Poorly designed ballots continue to plague U.S. elections, even after Congress set aside $3 billion to overhaul voting systems to prevent a recurrence...

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