Movements that are independent of political parties are popping up all over the country. From the increase in online petitions to websites that cater to the voices of non-partisan voters, now, more than ever, our elected officials and candidates for political office are hearing the voices of independent voters.
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) had to know his endorsement of former MA Governor and presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney for president would upset many supporters of the Senator’s father, TX.
Governor Jerry Brown has proposed tough budget cuts, including to health and human services in an effort to close California’s $15.7 billion deficit.
For the past few months, there has been much controversy stemming from both Democrats and Republicans regarding the “War on Women.”
The War on Drugs symbolically made it to President Obama’s doorstep today, as David Bronner, CEO of Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, was arrested after locking himself and twelve hemp plants in a steel cage in front of the White House.
Carl Davidson is a long time activist currently serving as the national Co-Chair of the Committee of Correspondence for Democracy and Socialism.
Is political polarization between the parties driving more and more individuals to eschew partisan labels and declare their political independence, or is the growth in the number of political Independents driving the parties to draw a sharper contrast between themselves?
The campaign for Congressional hearings on these and similar issues by Independent Voting has already begun to gain some traction among members of Congress.
