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How 2012 Helps Prospects for Reforming the Electoral College

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

The electoral college is one of the lingering undemocratic parts of American politics. Unlike almost every other country in the world, America elects its presidents not via the popular vote but rather via a strange system of “electoral votes” distributed … Continue reading →

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A Modest Suggestion on Improving High School Education

Posted on May 12, 2011 by

College education is different in many ways from K-12 education. Unlike high school or elementary teachers, for instance, professors actually know what they are talking about. Another difference: America’s colleges are the best in the world, while its high schools … Continue reading →

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Vote Yes on Proposition 25: Majority Vote to Pass a Budget

Posted on October 23, 2010 by

This is the fifth part of a series of posts giving recommendations on California’s propositions. This post recommends a “yes” vote on Proposition 25, which requires a majority vote in the legislature to pass a budget. Proposition 26 will be … Continue reading →

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A Major Achievement

Posted on September 21, 2009 by

A few days ago the House of Representatives passed the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, a meaningful reform of the way student loans are dealt with. In my mind, this bill constitutes one of the Obama administration’s most important … Continue reading →

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