News & Opinion
The Mankato Free Press: Minnesota needs to implement Ranked Choice Voting
Katie Boone in the Mankato Free Press: The most untold, disturbing story of the 2020 elections? That democracy-degrading political operatives have evidently begun manipulating voters by gaming a weakness in how we vote. We learned in October that conservative...
Sun Current: Competitive, robust elections coming
Laura Calbone and Marcia Wattson in The Sun Current: We are thrilled that ranked-choice voting passed and that Bloomington voters will begin using it in mayoral and city council elections starting next year. Thank you to everyone who voted yes on ballot question 3,...
Sun Current: Ranked-choice voting effort appreciated
Richard Laybourn in The Sun Current: Laura Calbone and Marcia Wattson deserve much appreciation for spearheading a one-and-a-half year, sustained effort to successfully help pass ranked-choice voting in Bloomington with the assistance of many dedicated volunteers....
Boston Globe: Vote yes on Question 2
The Boston Globe Editorial Board: It’s the linchpin of any functioning democracy: Citizens choose their leaders. But too often in this country, the will of constituents is thwarted, and we elect officials who don’t have the support of a majority of voters....
Guest Blog: Yes is the Answer
Rep Steve Elkins and Ann Johnson Stewart: Your voice can save democracy this November 3. That statement may sound overly dramatic, but it is not an exaggeration. At the local, state, and national levels, elections have made some people feel that they don’t have a...