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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.

Dartmouth
By | 01/30/2013 | Activism, Issues, Movements | 3 Comments

A new study suggests college students’ political views in America have grown increasingly moderate and more tolerate of alternative lifestyles.

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single-payer healthcare
By | 01/29/2013 | Activism, Health Care, Issues, Movements, Organizations, Role of Government | 21 Comments

Canada’s single-payer health care system is the focus of a new documentary, The Healthcare Movie. A recent screening in San Diego, California, harbored a lengthy community discussion about the possibility and implications of a single-payer health care system in the United States.

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By | 01/25/2013 | Activism, California, Movements, News Ticker, Organizations, Role of Government, States

In November, California voters rejected the abolition of the death penalty by voting against Proposition 34. However, advocacy groups are fighting to keep the conversation going about the death penalty…

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(Credit: Daily Kos)
By | 01/20/2013 | Activism, Congressional, In-Depth, Legislators, Movements | 1 Comment

Along with Michigan’s Justin Amash, Kentucky U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie is being likened as one of the successors to retired Texas Congressman Ron Paul.

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Real Democracy Initiative
By | 01/18/2013 | Activism, Movements, Social Media

With less than one week before the election, Israeli citizens are exploring new initiatives of democracy through social media, capitalizing on Facebook.

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Photo: No Labels
By | 01/16/2013 | Activism, Headline, Movements, Organizations | 5 Comments

The simple, common sense approach to reform in Washington, proposed by No Labels, was highlighted during the group’s re-launch in New York City on Monday.

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No Labels Identifies "Problem Solvers"
By | 01/14/2013 | Activism, Movements, Organizations

Today, politicians, activists, and frustrated voters gathered for No Labels’ Meeting to Make America Work! in an effort to identify problem solving leaders.

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