From the Tea Party, to Occupy Wall Street, to the growing number of organizations like Votizen and Americans Elect, non-partisans all over the United States are having an impact on local, state, and national politics. Organizations also play a critical role in highlighting public issues and providing the political will for policy solutions. In the United States organizations come in varying types and sizes, but they are undeniably the driving force behind many political outcomes.
A look at the solution to violence that the pro-gun advocates are putting forth. Some are gaining the attention of lawmakers, at least on the local level.
“Deport British Citizen Piers Morgan for Attacking 2nd Amendment” joins petitions to start the construction of a death star by 2016, to allow state secession for various states…
In California, Prop 13 is returning to the fiscal debate, as schools continue to suffer budget cuts. A Bay area group, Evolve, is trying to reform Prop 13.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers a tax credit that not only allows people to save on their 2012 taxes, but also encourages middle and low income households to prepare for retirement.
Those nations which didn’t sign an updated international telecommunications treaty are protecting the free and open Internet.
In the International Criminal Court’s second decision, the Chamber decided to acquit ex-militia boss Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui of crimes against humanity.
On January 14, 2013, the nonpartisan grassroots movement, No Labels, is hosting a conference in New York City called the Meeting to Make America Work.
