Statistics Experts, CBS Director of Surveys to Discuss Accuracy of Election Polls at Joint Statistical Meetings in Denver
Just a few weeks before the Democratic National Convention and in the same venue, the 168th annual Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) will host several sessions focusing on topics related to electoral process, the American Statistical Association (ASA) announced today. Kathleen Frankovic, Director of Surveys and producer for CBS News, will participate in a discussion of election poll accuracy in one of the conference's two late-breaking sessions. Some 5,500 statisticians will convene at the Colorado Convention Center August 3--7 to participate in the world's largest gathering of statisticians.

Ohio Election Officials May Face Criminal Charges: Ohio Election Justice Campaign Files in Federal Court
Ohio Election Justice Campaign files in federal court asking that criminal contempt proceedings commence for the destruction of ballots from the November 2004 election in violation of the federal court order issued in King Lincoln, et al. v. Brunner, et al., Civ. No. C2 06 745 (S.D. Ohio); also request that Special Grand Jury be impaneled to investigate and issue public report. At least 56 county boards assert they have destroyed some ballots from 2004; seven counties assert they have destroyed all ballots. This citizen-initiated action is pro se litigation in which the plaintiffs act as their own attorneys.

Post-Election Audits Can Restore Voter Confidence in Election Results, Says American Statistical Association
In light of the results of a Washington Post-ABC poll released this week, the American Statistical Association (ASA) has reiterated its position that post-election audits can play a critical role in restoring confidence in election results. An article about the poll in the Post stated that only about a third of Ohio voters had confidence that votes in their state would be counted accurately. ASA says post-election audits could verify election results and assure the public that vote counts are correct, and that statisticians can play a significant role in the audit process.

'Dear Office-Politics, the Game Everyone Plays' Snags Axiom Business Book Award in HR/Training
"Dear Office-Politics, the game everyone plays" is the winner of a 2010 Axiom Business Book Award. Franke James’ innovative game-book was awarded the Bronze Medal in the Human Resources / Employee Training category. "Dear Office-Politics" is a role-playing game that encourages lively discussion of workplace issues. It helps people exercise their ethical muscles, analyze power, increase empathy, and understand why the "right" course of action is actually in their — and the company's best interests.