Voting Machines ProCon.org Notices Archive

5/29/2009 - UPDATED: Books and Articles about Using Controversial Issues to Stimulate Critical Thinking: Take a look at our list of 16 publications, including 15 full text articles, on this important educational topic.

5/19/2009 - Our Volunteer Program – created on Feb. 9, 2009 – has been a great success. We thank all the volunteers who have helped us so far, and we encourage others to consider becoming a ProCon.org volunteer or intern.

4/10/2009 - UPDATED: How Schools Are Using ProCon.org – 411 schools (73 elementary and middle schools, 148 high schools, and 190 colleges and universities) in 45 states and 11 countries use ProCon.org content in their classrooms.

4/10/2009 - UPDATED: In the News - 113 mainstream media--the most recent including Washington Post, Guardian, and CBS News--have referenced ProCon.org’s websites.

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4/2/2009 – NEW DESIGN – Whether you are visiting for the first time or coming back for the 100th time, we’d love to know: What do you think of our new website design?

4/2/2009 - NEW: Survey for Teachers and Librarians - Please take our 2-minute survey so we can learn how to make our sites more useful to educators.

3/23/2009 - UPDATED: In the News – We added 10 more media references and surpassed 100 mentions in the press for the first time in our history. 103 mainstream media outlets have now referenced ProCon.org.

3/19/2009 - UPDATED: Could electronic voting machine software be programmed to alter the outcome of an election?

3/9/2009 - UPDATED: How Schools Are Using ProCon.org – See how 66 elementary and middle schools, 133 high schools, and 176 colleges and universities in 45 states and eight countries use ProCon.org content in their educational materials.

3/2/2009 – NEW PROCON.ORG WEBSITE! – Can alternative energy effectively replace fossil fuels? – Our 17th issue website has over 200 pro and con responses from more than 175 experts on energy topics such as oil, solar, wind, nuclear, ethanol, biofuels, hydrogen vs. electricity, subsidies, and more.

2/25/2009 - Articles about Using Controversial Issues to Stimulate Critical Thinking – Attention educators. We have compiled over a dozen published articles on why and how to develop critical thinking skills by teaching controversial topics in the classroom.

2/25/2009 - UPDATED: In the News - Our list of media references has grown to 93. See the latest additions from Popular Science magazine, Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN), two radio stations, and more.

2/6/2009 - UPDATED: How Schools Are Using ProCon.org - See how 352 schools in 45 states and eight countries use ProCon.org content in their educational materials.

2/2/2009 - ProCon.org was honored to receive the 2008 “Best Non-Profit to Work For” award in a national competition. ProCon.org was one of five winners in its class of “non-profits with an operating budget of under $2.5 million.” There were 15 winners total. There are roughly 1,000,000 nonprofit organizations in the United States.

1/12/2009 - NEW TOPIC SURVEY - Select the topic you would most like ProCon.org to cover next.

1/9/2009 - NEW: Quotes About Critical Thinking – Read twelve stimulating quotes about critical thought. We share these statements as part of our mission to promote critical thinking.

12/31/2008 - UPDATED: See How Schools Are Using ProCon.org: 50 elementary and middle schools, 100 high schools, and 116 colleges and universities (that we know of) have used ProCon.org in their teaching materials.

12/29/2008 - NEW PROCON.ORG WEBSITE! - Should performance enhancing drugs (such as steroids) be accepted in sports? Read over 250 pro and con responses from more than 200 experts on nearly 30 subjects related to drugs in sports at our 17th website, sports.procon.org.

12/3/2008 - Big Three auto makers compared to Toyota and Honda by ProCon.org – We explore the question “Should the Big Three auto makers be bailed out by the US government?” in our first ever “mini” site. See the 144-point comparison chart and read statements from Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, Paul Krugman, and many others.

11/18/2008 - NEW: ProCon.org for Teachers - Lesson plan ideas, natl. teaching standards, articles about teaching controversial issues, teachers' comments, and students' comments.

11/11/2008 - UPDATED: Do poll workers receive adequate training to facilitate elections conducted on electronic voting machines?

11/6/2008 - Do electronic voting machines improve the voting process? Read pro and con statements from experts in voting technology and elections.

11/4/2008 – ProCon.org was referenced in the media six times last week. See our In the News page for the Swedish, Russian, and four US publications that mentioned ProCon.org.

10/31/2008 - UPDATED: Is it possible to have a meaningful recount from an electronic voting machine?

10/21/2008 - UPDATED: Do electronic voting machines accurately capture voter intent?

10/15/2008 - ProCon.org welcomes its newest Board Member, Mr. A Searle Field, JD.

10/14/2008 - UPDATED: In the Classroom - 256 schools in 42 states and five countries reference ProCon.org in their K-12 and university level lesson plans and resource lists.

10/9/2008 - ProCon.org received four more media references in the last three days. See our coverage at Slate, National Catholic Reporter, and others in our growing In the News page.

10/7/2008 - UPDATED: Do electronic voting machines store votes securely?

10/3/2008 - ProCon.org User Survey passes 1,000 responses. See the survey results so far.

10/2/2008 - UPDATED: Slot Machines vs. Electronic Voting Machines - Compare their different standards of reliability, accuracy, and oversight.

9/30/2008 – ProCon.org received two more media mentions last week. Visit our In the News page to see our latest media references.

9/25/2008 - UPDATED: How are votes from electronic voting machines tabulated?

9/23/2008 - UPDATED: How to Vote on an Electronic Voting Machine

8/26/2008 - NEW: ProCon.org received four more media references in the last 30 days.

7/31/2008 - NEW WEBSITE: Death Penalty ProCon.org – “Should the death penalty be abolished?” Read pros, cons, stats, news, bios, and more great information related to this perennially controversial topic. Explore our 15th issue website at ProCon.org and let us know what you think.

6/30/2008 - We are proud to announce the new ProCon.org sites that became available Monday June 30, 2008. See over 10 new features in a new design and layout that took over 25 people nearly 2 years and 9,000 hours to complete. If you like what you see, please tell your friends.

6/6/2008 – UPDATED: Should source code for electronic voting machines be publicly available?

5/30/2008 - NEW WEBSITE: Insider Trading ProCon.org – Should "insider trading" by Congress continue to be legal? Read pros, cons, and general reference information in the debate over whether Congressional representatives should be allowed to trade stocks based on material nonpublic information that they acquire during their normal Congressional duties.

5/23/2008 - ProCon.org Referenced in the Los Angeles Times and the Social Studies Professional – The number of media references to ProCon.org increased to 50 this week with favorable coverage by two respected publications.

4/17/2008 - NEW: User Survey – Please help us by taking our 1-2 minute survey on your experience at ProCon.org. Your feedback will help us to improve.

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1/29/2008 - UPDATED: Did electronic voting machines in the 2000 and 2004 elections give an advantage to a particular political party or a candidate from a particular party?

12/12/2007 - NEW WEBSITE: 2008 Election ProCon.org – Read pro and con statements from the 2008 presidential candidates on several issues including abortion, education, environment, gun control, Iran, Iraq, religion, social security, and many more. Decide for yourself which candidate would make the best US President.

11/26/2007 - NEW WEBSITE: Immigration ProCon.org – What are the solutions to illegal immigration? ProCon.org explores the debate over illegal immigration with 50 questions, 200+ sources, and over 350 pro, con, and general reference responses.

9/28/2007 - NEW WEBSITE: Milk ProCon.org - Is drinking milk healthy for humans? We investigate health claims about milk using over 100 experts. The results of our research show conflicting data on milk's effect on cancer, heart disease, weight loss, diabetes, children's development, and other health issues. Visit our newest website and tell us what you think.

7/31/2007 -NEW: ProCon.org exclusive 2006 Elections - Machine Malfunctions and Manufacturer Popularity. Learn which electronic voting machine brands had the most reported malfunctions, and see the % of problems compared to the % of marketplace share by manufacturer.

7/27/2007 - UPDATED: Should electronic voting machines have voter verified paper audit trails?

6/26/2007 - 2008 Presidential Election Poll - Visit our parent website ProCon.org and vote on the issues you want us to ask the U.S. Presidential candidates. Poll will close on July 15th.

5/25/2007 - NEW: Are electronic voting machines the best way to provide voting access to language minorities?

5/25/2007 - UPDATED: Are electronic voting machines accessible to disabled voters?

5/14/2007 - Our 1-Minute Overview explains why we selected electronic voting machines as a topic, and it shows the basic pros and cons in about a minute.

5/14/2007 - ProCon.org launched its 10th website today, Prostitution ProCon.org, which explores the core question "Should prostitution be legal?" The site features over 200 expert sources from Presidential hopefuls Rudy Giuliani and Hillary Clinton to Ann Landers, Heidi Fleiss, Susan B. Anthony, and the ACLU

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5/1/2007 - ProCon.org launched its 9th website today, Felon Voting ProCon.org (www.felonvotingprocon.org), on the heels of Florida and Maryland making historic changes to their felon voting laws. The 150 pro, con, and general reference statements focus around the core question: Should felons be allowed to vote?

4/20/2007 - Explore our updated question: Is transmitting votes from individual polling stations to the central tabulation center a secure process?

4/10/2007 - Read our updated question: Do electronic voting machines allow for meaningful audits?

2/9/2007 - Our 10-Minute Summary of the Electronic Voting Machine Debate gives a quick and thorough overview of the electronic voting machines debate.

2/2/2007 - Our Historical Timeline of Electronic Voting Machines and Related Voting Technology explores voting machine history from 1856 to 2007. The timeline includes historical patents, key definitions, and relevant biographies as well as sources for all the information provided.

1/30/2007 - Our comprehensive search engine (top right on the homepage) allows visitors to quickly find a word or phrase on the Voting Machines ProCon.org website. The search function at www.procon.org allows visitors to search all ProCon.org websites simultaneously.

1/30/2007 - Our comprehensive search engine (top right on the homepage) allows visitors to quickly find a word or phrase on the Under God ProCon.org website. The search function at www.procon.org allows visitors to simultaneously search all ProCon.org websites.

1/26/2007 - Voting Machine Software Testing Lab Denied Accreditation In Summer 2006, Officials Not Informed Until January 2007

1/26/2007 - Read our updated question: Did electronic voting machines work well in the November 7, 2006 General Election?

1/8/2007 - Euthanasia ProCon.org, our newest website, was launched today. It features nearly 600 pro, con, and general reference arguments in 80 questions. Visit the site today and decide for yourself: "Should euthanasia be legal?"

12/26/2006 - Explore our newest question: What are the ongoing and long-term costs associated with electronic voting machines?

12/6/2006 - The Top 10 Pros and Cons have been updated. Read the main arguments in the electronic voting machines debate in about five minutes.

12/6/2006 - Read our newest question: Is it less expensive to conduct an election using electronic voting machines compared to optical scan voting systems?

11/15/2006 - Read our updated question: Is it possible for one person to vote multiple times in the same election on an electronic voting machine?

11/10/2006 - Read our newest question: Did electronic voting machines work well in the November 7, 2006 General Election?

11/7/2006 - The Philadelphia Inquirer featured Voting Machines ProCon.org as one of five recommended election-related websites. Read the In The News section at ProCon.org for details.

10/31/2006 - Sequoia Being Reviewed By The Committee On Foreign Investment In The United States (CFIUS)

10/25/2006 - FBI Contacts Former Legislator About Potentially Stolen Diebold Source Code

10/23/2006 - Prepare yourself for Election Day by using our step by step guide: How To Vote On An Electronic Voting Machine

10/13/2006 - Read our newest question: Are electronic voting machines mechanically reliable?

10/5/2006 - Read our newest question: Is the practice of electronic voting machine "sleepovers" appropriate?

9/29/2006 - Read our newest question: If there is a power failure during an election conducted on electronic voting machines will voting still be possible?

9/25/2006 - UPDATE TO PRINCETON STUDY: See Dr. Felten's Rebuttal to Diebold's Response .

9/20/2006 - See our updated and revised question: Are electronic voting machine vulnerable to hacking?

9/15/2006 - Read our newest question: Is it appropriate for former election officials to work for electronic voting machine manufacturers?

9/14/2006 - New study by Princeton University researchers claims to reveal vulnerabilities in Diebold electronic voting machines.

9/7/2006 - Read the main arguments of the debate on electronic voting machines at our updated 10 Main Pros and Cons on Electronic Voting Machines.

8/31/2006 - Read our newest question: Is it appropriate for private electronic voting machine manufacturers to facilitate public elections?

8/24/2006 - Find out for yourself: Does the use of electronic voting machines give an advantage to a particular political party or a candidate from a particular party?

8/17/2006 - Read our newest question: Who are the companies that manufacture electronic voting machines?

8/15/2006 - Read our newest question: Do electronic voting machine manufacturers have ties to a particular political party or candidates from a particular political party?

8/9/2006 - Find out what our readers think of electronic voting machines in our newest section: Readers' Comments

8/3/2006 - Read our newest question: "How much does it cost to purchase an electronic voting machines?"

7/28/2006 - Read our newest question: "Do senior citizens feel comfortable using electronic voting machines?"

7/27/2006 - See our new question: "Do voters have confidence that electronic voting machines record votes accurately?"

7/21/2006 - See our new question: "Do voters who use electronic voting machines find them easy to use?"

7/20/2006 - See our new question: "Do poll workers receive adequate training to facilitate elections conducted on electronic voting machines?"

7/19/2006 - See our new question: "Do poll workers have sufficient support mechanisms to deal with unanticipated technical issues with electronic voting machines on Election Day?"

7/13/2006 - See our new question: "Are electronic voting machines accessible to disabled voters?"

7/6/2006 - See our new question: "What forms of testing do electronic voting machines face?"

7/5/2006 - See our new question: "If a software 'patch' is installed, are electronic voting machines re-tested prior to being used on Election Day?"

6/30/2006 - See our new question: "What is a software 'patch'?"

6/29/2006 - See our new question: "Is there a method in place to make sure the electronic voting machines used by voters on Election Day are fully certified and identical to the machines that were tested?"

6/22/2006 - See our new question: "What standards are used to test electronic voting machines?"

6/20/2006 - See our new question: "Is parallel testing an effective method of assuring the accuracy of electronic voting machines?"

6/16/2006 - See our new question: "Is Logic and Accuracy testing an effective method of assuring that electronic voting machines are operating properly before an election?"

6/14/2006 - Read our two newest questions:

"Is qualification testing conducted by independent and accredited entities?"

"What is the difference between qualification testing and certification testing?"

6/8/2006 - Read our newest question: "Are votes cast on electronic voting machines stored in a manner that preserves voter anonymity?"

6/5/2006 - Read our two newest questions:

"Is it possible to have a meaningful recount from an electronic voting machine?"

"Do electronic voting machines allow for meaningful audits?"

6/1/2006 - Our new section "How to Use www.ProCon.org" can be accessed from the bottom of our homepage. Learn about the various components of our sites in a user-friendly step-by-step PDF guide

5/31/2006 - See our new question: "What is the difference between an audit and a recount?"

5/17/2006 - See our new chart: Voting Systems Used in U.S. Presidential Elections Since 1980

4/18/2006 - See our newly posted question: "Is the process of transmitting cast votes from individual polling stations to the central tabulation center secure?"

4/8/2005 - April ProCon.org Poll - Visit our parent site www.ProCon.org and help us select the best slogan for the organization.

7/19/2002 - the California Supreme Court announced their unanimous decision in People v. Mower, which basically upheld Proposition 215, the 1996 medical marijuana initiative.