Obama’s Citizenship and the Chain of Command
Civilian control of the military means, oddly, that civilians control the military. And it means precisely that the military does not get to decide which civilians run the country.
Against the Electoral College III: Policy Implications
How does the Electoral College influence policy and campaigning?
Against the Electoral College II: Not As Framers Intended
In the first entry in this series we looked at a basic question of democratic theory. In this one, we look at whether the EC ever worked as the Framers intended.
Against the Electoral College I: Disparity Amongst Citizens
The first in a multi-part series on the Electoral College.
In Defense Of The Electoral College
The Electoral College is the worst way to elect a President, except for all the others.
National Popular Vote Initiative Passes in Mass.
Massachusetts becomes the latest state to join in the National Popular Vote initiative.
Massachussets Approves Electoral College Bypass
Massachusetts will become the latest state to join the National Popular Vote movement, a compact wherein states throw their Electoral College votes to the nationwide winner once enough states agree to ensure that outcome.
This Is Why It’s Good That It’s Hard To Amend The Constitution
A new poll shows that Americans have some odd ideas about the Constitution, and how to change it.
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