We are pleased to announce the release of Enlightened Democracy (2nd edition). It’s been eight years since the first edition was released by World Ahead Publishing in 2004. Much has happened since then! In 2006, a dangerous anti-Electoral College movement was formed. For the past six years, this group has been working to get a critical [...]
Let’s Hear it for the Electoral College!
A shout-out for Enlightened Democracy from Michael Greve.
American University debate: The Electoral College & NPV
The American University Washington College of Law hosted a panel about the National Popular Vote initiative this past April. Don’t miss author Tara Ross who took on the biased moderator: He started arguing on behalf of the Electoral College at the end of this debate. Panelists: John Samples, Director, Center for Representative Government, Cato Institute [...]
The National Popular Vote Plan: Federalist Society Podcast
The Federalist Society hosted a podcast on the National Popular Vote legislation and the Electoral College. Don’t miss author Tara Ross as she defends the Electoral College. The full panel of participating panelists were: Prof. George C. Edwards III, University Distinguished Professor of Political Science, Texas A&M University Mr. Trent England, Vice President of Policy, The [...]
Constituting America: Reforming the Electoral College
Janine Turner Reads Amendment XII: Reforming the Electoral College by Guest Essayist Tara Ross, Author, Enlightened Democracy: The Case for the Electoral College. Tara’s other essays for Constituting America can be found here and here.
Digital Version of Under God on Sale!
Good news! The digital version of Under God: George Washington and the Question of Church and State is now only $5.99–that’s 62% off retail. Get your copy at www.GeorgeWashingtonBook.com today! No American living in 1800 would have predicted that Thomas Jefferson s idiosyncratic views on church and state would ever eclipse those of George Washington [...]
Dole Institute of Politics: “Should the President Be Elected by Popular Vote?”
Don’t miss author Tara Ross as she debates John Koza, the founder of the National Popular Vote movement at the Dole Institute of Politics. Taped November 7, 2011.
Cato Institute: Is the Electoral College Obsolete?
The Cato Institute hosted an event featuring Tara Ross, Author, Enlightened Democracy: The Case for the Electoral College; and John R. Koza, originator of the National Popular Vote Plan, It was moderated by Roger Pilon, Vice President for Legal Affairs, Cato Institute.
Jon Caldara: Saving the Electoral College
Jon Caldara of the Independence Institute hosted author Tara Ross on his television show. Video of the show can be found in three parts: Part One Part Two Part Three
Uncommon Knowledge: The Electoral College’s Excellent Adventure
Author Tara Ross and Jack Rakove debate the merits of the Electoral College. Hosted by Peter Robinson. Taped on December 13, 2004.