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  The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact Requires No Congressional Approval

  The Constitution gives states the exclusive power to decide what to do with their Electoral College votes.

  Jan 19, 2021
  January 19, 2021

  Kristin Eberhard

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  Rock Bottom for Democracy Should Focus Americans on Election Reforms

  What did our elections systems have to do with the insurrection? Can we unite around reforms that defend US democracy against subversion?

  Jan 12, 2021
  January 12, 2021

  Kristin Eberhard

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  The State-Winner-Take-All Electoral College Distorts The Will of American Voters

  The president should be the candidate who wins the most votes.

  Jan 7, 2021
  January 7, 2021

  Kristin Eberhard

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  Small States Aren’t Actually Protected by the Electoral College

  It gives outsized power to big, battleground states. Safe states, big and small, are just spectators.

  Dec 11, 2020
  December 11, 2020

  Kristin Eberhard

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  Afraid Cities Would Rule with a National Popular Vote? Don’t Be.

  Only 20 percent of Americans live in big cities, so that's not a winning path to the White House.

  Nov 24, 2020
  November 24, 2020

  Kristin Eberhard

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  New Book! Sightline’s Guide to US Democracy Fixes

  Where do we go from here? Ten proven, actionable solutions for US democracy.

  Nov 18, 2020
  November 18, 2020

  Kristin Eberhard

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  Should Colorado Choose Presidents by Popular Vote?

  On November’s ballot, Colorado voters can opt to stay in or bail out of the national popular vote.

  Oct 1, 2020
  October 1, 2020

  Hayat Norimine

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  Oregon Just Joined the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact

  The compact now has 196 of the 270 votes needed to take effect.

  Jun 5, 2019
  June 5, 2019

  Kristin Eberhard

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  Weekend Reading 12/16/16

  Meet the "Hamilton Electors," let's talk about Aleppo, and more.

  Dec 16, 2016
  December 16, 2016

  Keiko Budech

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  Senior Communications Associate
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  How the Electoral College Could Make Every Vote Really Count

  And exactly why it doesn’t do so today.

  Dec 8, 2016
  December 8, 2016

  Kristin Eberhard

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