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politics Feb. 28, 2019

Former Maine Governor Defends Electoral College, Saying It Protects White PeopleIt’s widely understood that Republicans rely on the Electoral College to thwart democracy. But it’s unusual for one of them to admit a racial motive.

By Ed Kilgore
May 6, 2018

Connecticut Joins Effort to Overturn Electoral CollegeThere’s real momentum to do away with our grossly flawed system, but it’s going to be a while before anything changes.

By Benjamin Hart
June 21, 2012

Once Again, New York Won’t Help Kill the Electoral CollegeEven though a majority of legislators in both chambers would like it to.

By Dan Amira
early and often Aug. 8, 2011

The Electoral College Is Now Half-DeadCalifornia has added its 55 electoral votes to the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.

By Dan Amira
founding follies July 27, 2010

Electoral College One Step Closer to DeathMassachusetts joins the movement to make the popular vote matter.

By Dan Amira