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Monthly Archives: August 2012
Easier reading and research with an RSS reader?
I recently responded to Matthew Shugart on a Facebook thread, where he was complaining about the quality of the iPad apps being marketed by Cambridge University Press. I mentioned that I read almost all my journals now via an RSS … finish reading Easier reading and research with an RSS reader?
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Does the GOP need a better convention planner?
I attended both national conventions in 2008. The Democratic convention was in Denver while the Republicans held their events in St. Paul (no, not Minneapolis–the GOP was at the XCel Center). The two events were quite distinctive in at least … finish reading Does the GOP need a better convention planner?
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PPLS date and time change – Ezra Klein
Hello all, The time and date of Ezra Klein’s lecture has been changed. It will now be: Friday, September 28th 4:30pm Vollum Lecture Hall Please save the date! Thank you, Joan
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No go to NOLA
The annual meeting of the American Political Science Association has never fit well with Reed’s academic calendar. It used to be that I’d only miss the first day of advising, but now that we start classes before Labor Day, members … finish reading No go to NOLA
When a losing candidate charges vote fraud, be skeptical
(Crossposted from earlyvoting.net) A number of losing candidates in South Florida have raised accusations of absentee ballot fraud as the reason they lost the race. Paul Crespo, candidate in District 105, has asked the state attorney to investigate what he claims … finish reading When a losing candidate charges vote fraud, be skeptical
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Save the Dates: PPLS 2012-13
We have a great lineup scheduled for this year. Changing of the Guard: Public Policy and the 2012 Election: Ezra Klein, Thursday September 27, 6:3opm Vollum Lecture Hall Sasha Issenberg, Thursday October 4, 7pm Vollum Lecture Hall Jose Antonio Vargas, Wednesday … finish reading Save the Dates: PPLS 2012-13
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Emotions, Memory, and Voting
In this fascinating new study, “Remembering and Voting: Theory and Evidence from Amnesic Patients”, a team of scholars study memory, emotions, and voting behavior among a small group of amnesic patients. The scholars seek to find a critical test between … finish reading Emotions, Memory, and Voting
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The Voting Wars Arrive at Reed
Rick Hasen of the University of California, Irving School of Law has agreed to be the Reed College Parent/Family speaker for 2012. Rick is one of the nation’s leading legal experts in election law, including campaign finance, voting technology, and … finish reading The Voting Wars Arrive at Reed
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Thoughts on Matty Yglesias’s thoughts on Portlandia
Matty Yglesias is an interesting and provocative economics and politics writer who pens the “Moneybox” column for Slate Magazine. He recently visited Portland, courtesy of 1000 Friends of Oregon and the Bus Project to talk about his new book. I’ve … finish reading Thoughts on Matty Yglesias’s thoughts on Portlandia
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DC Court has read Robert Caro’s LBJ Bio
I have been reading the decision in State of Texas vs. Holder. I am no election lawyer, but Texas’s position at one point sounds a lot like it is trying to get the Supreme Court to rule Section 5 unconstitional.