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States all have unique attributes, issues and problems, yet many commonalities. One of the most fiercely debated concepts in American politics is the issue of states rights versus federal powers. This debate anchors a slew of hot-button topics including immigration, health care, commerce, and more. This section will aim to cover issues specific to states and continue such debate transparently here at Independent Voter Network.

Texas State Capitol. Credit: Texas Legislature Online
By | 05/22/2012 | Electoral Reform, Open Primaries, Texas | 10 Comments

The Texas Primary is commonly labeled a semi-open primary. Voters are free to choose which party ticket to vote on, but can’t vote across party lines.

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The only home (on left) to survive during the 2003 Cedar Fire on this Scripps Ranch cul-de-sac was the one with roofing made of fire-proof shingles. The eight surrounding homes that burned to the ground had wooden shake shingles. The Homeowner's Association had attempted to prevent the homeowner of the surviving home from replacing his wooden roof due to aesthetic concerns. Credit: Richard Halsey
By | 05/22/2012 | Activism, California, Movements, States

To many, the final draft of San Diego County’s Fire Management Plan was another disappointment. Of the more than 30 changes submitted by the California Chaparral Institute, only one was incorporated into the fourth revision.

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By | 05/22/2012 | Budget, California, Issues, States | 2 Comments

Governor Jerry Brown announced this week that the deficit has ballooned to a monstrous $16 billion dollars, an amount equal to 17 percent of the state’s entire general fund. So, California’s self-perpetuating job killing machine continues.

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By | 05/22/2012 | California, Elections 2012, States | 3 Comments

Our political system in California is broken. As soon as lawmakers have a grasp on the issues in their current office, it’s time for them to move on.

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Credit: sfgate.com
By | 05/22/2012 | Ballot Access, Elections 2012, Electoral Reform, President, States | 44 Comments

Roseanne Barr, famous for her 1980’s sitcom “Roseanne,” is bringing much needed media attention to the Green Party presidential race by her candidacy.

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Andy Caffrey smokes a marijuana cigarette in Fairfax as fellow Second District House candidate John Lewallen watches. John Storey / San Francisco Chronicle
By | 05/22/2012 | California, Congressional, Drugs, Elections 2012, Energy and Water, Issues, States | 21 Comments

Andy Caffrey, running for US Congress in CA-2, recently promised to smoke a joint at the Capitol Building if elected to Congress.

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By | 05/21/2012 | California, Elections 2012, State Office, States | 2 Comments

The race for Senate District 39 will be among the most contested legislative races this year as Democrats and Republicans struggle to maintain and pickup seats.

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