Local Elections

Richard Hasen: "The Voting Wars: From Florida 2000 to the Next Election Meltdown"

August 21, 2012

Since the 2000 presidential election, the U.S. has witnessed a partisan war over election rules. Litigation has skyrocketed, and each election cycle brings out accusations by political partisans of voter fraud and voter suppression. Diane and her guest discuss why he thinks future election disputes will be worse than previous ones and amplified by social media.

The Constitution Today: Redistricting

March 22, 2011

A look at how the U.S. Constitution sets up the redistricting process.

What's At Stake in the Midterm Elections

October 25, 2010

Election campaigns are often reduced to sound bites and slogans, but the 2010 midterm could have far reaching consequences. A panel joins Diane to discuss how the results could redraw the political map for the next decade and what's at...

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