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...something illegal in several of the states. Voters in some states who wished only to establish their understanding of “marriage” may have unwittingly—and unwillingly—denied the basic civil rights enjoyed by straight couples to gay couples. Furthermore, because these referenda affected state constitutions, judicial review by state courts to salvage those rights may be impossible...
...recent years “clean and fair elections” have begun to fulfill their promise. In Arizona, Maine and Massachusetts, citizens have already passed referenda to adopt the system for all statewide elections. Following its passage of full public financing in 1996, Maine became the first state in the country to adopt universal health care after the influx of public funds diluted the insurance industry’s influence. Arizona has witnessed a 20 percent increase in voter turnout, more competitive races and an upsurge in minority elected officials. In Massachusetts, however, state legislators, content with their comfortable...
...results as a mandate from students, in reality only 18.62 percent of the student body expressed support for the measure (53.2 percent of the 35 percent of students who voted). While the spirit of majority rule deserves respect, the fact is that in general, students who participate in referenda and measures like these can ordinarily be expected to be significantly more involved in campus activities and campus politics than those who did not vote. Therefore, to say that a majority of students supports the increase is highly misleading. The majority of students active in politics may have, but they...
...cultivation by 70% before 2008. One Step Closer CYPRUS Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders meeting at U.N. headquarters agreed to begin formal talks in Nicosia this week to resolve the 30-year dispute that has divided the island. They hope to complete the talks by the end of March. Referenda will then be held based on the deal that emerges. If the outcomes are successful, Cyprus could be united when it enters the E.U. in May. Power Struggle IRAN Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency uncovered blueprints for an undeclared uranium enrichment centrifuge capable of producing weapons-grade material...
...holding state-wide referenda on gay marriage, Republicans can motivate their socially conservative constituents to flock to the polls, Tribe said...