With only 5 days left before the primary, things are getting ever more local as candidates fights for each and every potential vote in their neighborhoods. Seriously, fights are breaking out: http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/brawlforthehall/2009/09/another-actual-...

So, over here at T.A., we thought that we would take a step back and tell all of our readers about a great resource to learn about some of the big picture, macro ideas out there concerning voting and political representation. The organization we suggest you check out is called FairVote and is based in Takoma Park, MD. http://www.fairvote.org/. In particular, explore their work on the topics of Instant Runoff Voting and Proportional Representation—we promise, it’s really interesting stuff.

Best,

Peter and Lindsey