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Will The World’s Largest Democracy beat the U.S. to full VVPR?

By Luther Weeks on October 5, 2010

Scientists and Whistleblower(s) made their point. Now, India heading toward all voter verifiable paper records.

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Video: The Real Story: Jerry Farrell, SOTS Candidate

By Luther Weeks on October 5, 2010

“Two key things the next Secretary must solve”:

  • Voting for the disabled
  • Military Voting – getting the ballot back in time

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Product Liability: It is not just for consumers

By Luther Weeks on October 4, 2010

The opportunity is for Secretaries of State and Attorneys General in states harmed by poor products to take advantages of documented defects like those uncovered by UConn, learn of those defects based on studying submissions required by California’s law, and aggressively following Ohio’s example of redress.

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A Tale In Three Ballots

By Luther Weeks on September 29, 2010

Now that Connecticut voters are used to optical scan ballots, perhaps it is time to revisit ballot design in the “land of steady habits”. Perhaps one of those habits could be continuous improvement! We hear a lot about increasing participation in elections. Creating a better ballot can increase the number of voters willing to vote, and their satisfaction with the process.

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Podcast: What’s the matter in Tennessee?

By Luther Weeks on September 24, 2010

Allegations of massive election fraud, voter suppression, intimidation, and election manipulation in Shelby County, Tennessee. 10 candidates have filed a lawsuit.

Note to Connecticut voters: Instead of our check-off lists, many states require voter signed poll books. They can help resolve questions like those raised in Tennessee.

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LWVCT: Voters Guide to Secretary of the State Candidates

By Luther Weeks on September 20, 2010

Would you support legislation and funding to require post-election audits to be conducted by others than the same local officials who conducted the local election?

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Common Sense: The Indispensable Role Of Voter Verified Paper Ballots

By Luther Weeks on September 18, 2010

Paper ballots filled out by voters are inherently “Voter Verified”. They provide the ultimate record of voters’ intent. They alone provide the opportunity for determining the exact result in close elections and the opportunity to verify the correct result in all elections. They alone provide the opportunity for public transparency necessary for real trust and confidence. Voter Verified Paper Ballots alone provide the opportunity for voting integrity, a necessary prerequisite for democracy.

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Jerry Farrell – “He’s on It” Campaign Commercial

By Luther Weeks on September 16, 2010

Jerry Farrell Secretary of the State campaign’s 1st commercial

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Hartford Courant joins in fighting last [election] war

By Luther Weeks on September 14, 2010

Clearly we got one thing right last month, when we said June primaries are a “Sure media winner”. If the primaries are moved to June we will reference this post when complaints are made that the campaign season is too long or to have the Legislature pay more attention to business in the 1st quarter of an election year.

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Do You Know A Military or Overseas Voter? Act Now!!!

By Luther Weeks on September 9, 2010

Tell them they can express their voted ballots back to the U.S. from 94 countries, at a huge discount.

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