Erik van Mechelen

Erik van Mechelen

02
Mar
Who is the Responsible Authority?

Who is the Responsible Authority?

On encouraging accountability to one's obligations in public office and how to ask for cast vote record (CVR) reports
3 min read
01
Mar

Residents of Anoka County use new public comment segment to share research and recommendations with their commissioners

Voting machines; hand counting as a global standard; anomalies in Andover city council election; election process risk; modems in tabulators
2 min read
27
Feb

2023 is the Year We Prioritize Integrity

Your support is welcome, but your participation is needed
6 min read
22
Feb
A new book and a writing coaching service

A new book and a writing coaching service

As well as updates on PCR, CPR, and CVR
4 min read
18
Feb

The largest investigation in thousands of years

On anthropology & archaeology... and unexpected paths to learning and sharing
3 min read
13
Feb
Project Minnesota's Mission to Empower Minnesotans

Project Minnesota's Mission to Empower Minnesotans

Remember Rick Weible's words: "Elections are the portal to understanding how well our government is run, and where it is headed."
7 min read
10
Jan
How to Open the Door to Dialogue

How to Open the Door to Dialogue

An anecdote from Anoka County
2 min read
06
Jan

Do you have a story to tell?

Talk to me to see if I can serve you this spring
3 min read
05
Jan

A Long Trail Run to Love the Enemy in My Own Heart

A lesson learned unexpectedly on the Voyageur 50
4 min read
30
Dec
Be the Change You Seek

Be the Change You Seek

Preface to the new version of [S]elections in Minnesota and an invitation to share your story
9 min read