Subject: news of the day 3/30/04
From: Rick Hasen
Date: 3/30/2004, 8:25 AM
To: election-law

"Sharpton May Lose Federal Campaign Funds"

A.P. offers this report. See also this New York Times report.


No Vieth opinion today

See here.


Three Election Law Professors Get Affirmative Votes of Tenure

Congratulations to Guy Charles, of Minnesota, Ellen Katz of Michigan, and Spencer Overton of George Washington on the good news.

If you have election law faculty-related news, or if you have published an election law-related article (or posted a draft somewhere), please don't hesitate to drop me a line so that I can share it with the rest of our community.


"Ballot Box Needs Some Backup Against Terrorism"

John Fortier and Norm Ornstein offer this Los Angeles Times oped, with the following subhead: "Make plans to ensure the continuity of government in the event of a disastrous attack against the nation's leaders." Thanks to Dan Lowenstein for the pointer.


"How E-Voting Threatens Democracy"

Wired News offers this lengthy article.


"Open primary proposal headed for state ballot"

The San Francisco Chronicle offers this report. Disclosure: I am a consultant for the proponents of this initiative.

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