Check out this great video from the Pierce County Greens: http://www.yesonthree.com/irvdemo.html
Election Reform
Election reform is a very high priority for the Green Party, because we feel that democracy in our country has been seriously undermined by the current system, which is dominated by the money donated by wealthy corporations and individuals, leaving most people without a voice. Instant Runoff Voting, Public Campaign Financing, and Proportional Representation are all important reforms that must be put in place to bring back a valid democratic process.
The Vashon-Maury Island Green Party strives to educate ourselves, other interested citizens, and legislators concerning problems and solutions associated with current election equipment, election methods, and political campaign financing. We work with other organizations, participate in issue campaigns, collect signatures, and lobby our legislators. You can do your part by:
- learning about election reform issues
- participating in an election reform organization
- supporting Vashon-Maury Island Green Party direct action.
CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM
Seattle, Washington
www.washclean.org
Campaign finance reform is the reform that makes other reforms possible. If the influence of big money on the political process concerns you, we urge you to consider joining forces with us.
Washington D.C.
www.publicampaign.org
A new kind of politics is taking root in America called Clean Money, Clean Elections (CMCE) campaign finance reform. CMCE reduces the influence of special interest money and provides a level playing field by offering qualified candidates a limited and equal amount of public funds. It's a bold, new experiment in campaign finance reform, seeking to restore democracy and the principle of one person, one vote.
ELECTION EQUIPMENT
Renton, Washington
www.blackboxvoting.org
Black Box Voting is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, 501c(3) organization. We are the official consumer protection group for elections.
San Francisco, California
www.verifiedvoting.org
VerifiedVoting.org, our partners, and voters across the country have successfully persuaded state governments to pass or propose legislation / regulations to require voter-verified paper ballots. Help us complete the legislative landslide toward reliable, secure, and transparent elections!
San Francisco, California
www.verifiedvotingfoundation.org/article.php?id=6028
Accessible and Verifiable Voting Technology: A Feature Comparison
ELECTION METHODS
Seattle, Washington
www.FairVote.net/Washington
Washington Citizens for Proportional Representation represents Washington State voters of all political persuasions and is dedicated to full and fair representation in local, state and federal elections. We work to increase voter awareness of alternative methods of elections that will give us all a greater voice in government
Shoreline, Washington
www.irvwa.org
The organization of IRVWA was formed in 2004 to attempt an initiative to the legislature and to advocate for implementation of Instant Runoff Voting in WA statewide and locally.
Bremerton, Washington
www.votersunite.org
VotersUnite! is a national nonpartisan organization dedicated to fair and accurate elections. It focuses on distributing well-researched information to elections officials, elected officials, the media, and the public; as well as providing activists with information they need to work toward transparent elections in their communities.
Madison, Wisconsin
www.libertytreefdr.org/democratizingElections.php
The Democratizing Elections Program strives to fundamentally transform US elections by nurturing a powerful new voting rights movement that will implement the fundamental and systemic electoral reforms defined in the "Voter Bill of Rights".
Takoma Park, Maryland
www.fairvote.org
FairVote seeks elections that promote voter turnout, fair representation, inclusive policy and meaningful choices by building on our nation's history of improving upon the American experiment. As a catalyst for electoral reforms such as instant runoff voting, proportional voting, direct election of the president and automatic voter registration, we conduct research, analysis, education and organizing to ensure all Americans can exercise their right to vote and elect representatives who reflect our racial and political diversity.
South Hadley, Massachusetts
www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/polit/damy/prlib.htm
A source of information on proportional representation elections -- including beginning readings, in-depth articles by scholars and activists, an extensive bibliography, and a guide to related Web sites. This site has been created by Professor Douglas J. Amy, Department of Politics, Mount Holyoke College.