Larry Lessig, Creative Commons co-founder, believes the Internet masses can overcome political corruption in America. Lessig is crowdfunding political races in five congressional districts to elect representatives who will make campaign finance reform their political priority. His idea has already raked in $447,546 in 4 days.
Religious beliefs have a high level of influence with voters.
Even though church attendance in western democracies has declined, a new University of Missouri study shows religious beliefs still influence people at the polls.
Continue reading… “Study: Religious Beliefs Still Influence Voter Decision”
“I think we consume far more dangerous drugs that are legal: cigarette smoking, nicotine and alcohol,” said Joycelyn Elders, the former surgeon general.
The Department of Justice says it intends to prosecute marijuana laws in California aggressively even if state voters approve an initiative on the Nov. 2 ballot to legalize the drug.
Continue reading… “U.S. Will Enforce Marijuana Laws Even if Legalized in California”
Voters will be asked to approve a welcoming panel for extraterrestrials
Forget sky-high unemployment and those two wars overseas. Jeff Peckman has more earthly concerns:
For one thing, if extraterrestrials were to descend on Denver, what’s the best way to welcome them?
Continue reading… “Denver To Vote On ‘Extraterrestrial Affairs Commission’ In 2010”
There are plenty of people who live in the USA, but they are not there when it is time to vote. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could vote digitally instead of sending out the painful paper ballots. Well that may be one step closer to reality, if some serious issues can be overcome.
Continue reading… “Digital Voting Possible For Overseas Americans”
