By Luther Weeks on January 22, 2013
Our Op-Ed published yesterday by CTNewsJunkie, outlining the integrity risks of the National Popular Vote Compact, now being considered by the Connecticut Legislature, for the fourth time since 2007.
Posted in CT, Legislature2013, National, National Popular Vote, Our Editorials
By Luther Weeks on November 24, 2012
We complete our post-election series with some steps to improve elections beyond election administration and integrity: Campaign finance reform, media reform, and restoring the rule of law.
Posted in National, Our Editorials
By Luther Weeks on November 19, 2012
As we said for our Connecticut steps, this short list. We would be completely pleased if all of these reforms were addressed in the near term. There are many other possible and useful reforms.
Posted in National, Our Editorials
By Luther Weeks on November 17, 2012
We offer the following short list of items for improvement without breaking the bank. Basic steps that cost little, should almost be assumed. Bold steps that could transform the system, and transcend knee-jerk half steps.
Posted in CT, Our Editorials
By Luther Weeks on August 23, 2012
A recent conversation and a video bring back memories and posts covering the 2004 election.
We should cautiously consider the context. 2004 was our last close presidential election. We are in the midst of an apparent multi-state, swing-state, open conspiracy to suppress votes via unnecessary voter ID. And the 2012 election may again be close, like those in 2004 and 2000.
Posted in National, Our Editorials, Skulduggery and Errors
By Luther Weeks on July 19, 2012
We can have access to complete information from a free and robust media, have the cleanest elections possible, yet without the rule of law, we do not have democracy. Without the rule of law, journalists and whistle-blowers will not be protected, and election integrity would be unlikely.
Posted in National, Our Editorials
By Luther Weeks on March 7, 2012
Many of the issues we discuss here and debate in the Legislature revolve around tradeoffs between Convenience, Confidence, and Costs. At a basic level we find three fundamental values/goals behind every initiative and debate: These tradeoffs and competing goals are the context within which we all constantly evaluate new laws and proposals.
Posted in Common Sense, National
By Luther Weeks on December 19, 2011
This is serious stuff. The words that come to mind are: Illegal, unacceptable, unconscionable, ridiculous, unconstitutional, and undemocratic.
Posted in Electronic Vulnerability, National, Our Editorials, Post-Election Audits, Skulduggery and Errors
By Luther Weeks on October 21, 2011
We agree that Connecticut would likely be better off with regional, civil-service, professional election administration. Such a change requires much thought and planning, just like the consolidation of Probate Court. That is not what the Courant is proposing. The Editorial Board also demonstrates a great lack of creativity suggesting that each registrar in Hartford must be paid $80,000 and have a deputy. As we have suggested before, three registrars could each be part time, paid less, and/or do the job with fewer deputies.
Posted in CT, Other Editorials, Our Editorials
By Luther Weeks on October 10, 2011
In this post, we address where Common Sense fails. Where what seems obvious to individuals and election officials is often counter to the facts or science. Those that are unfamiliar with technology and a specific area of science often overestimate how difficult or easy specific things are to accomplish.
Posted in Chain of Custody, Common Sense, CT, Electronic Vulnerability, FAQ, Internet Security Issues, Internet Voting, Skulduggery and Errors
