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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.

Boy Scouts
By | 04/23/2013 | Activism, Movements, Organizations | 5 Comments

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is going to learn the hard way that it is nearly impossible to please everyone all the time. Last week, the BSA announced it will consider a proposal…

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By | 04/01/2013 | IVN, Movements, News, Organizations

Imagine if quality journalists from all over the country joined together to create a decentralized non-profit news source that rises above the partisan chatter, where contributors are bound only by a simple etiquette.

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Wall Street Tax
By | 03/22/2013 | Economy, Movements | 8 Comments

The purpose of the stock market is supposed to be for businesses and investors to come together to trade immediate capital for a share of future business growth. But, high-frequency trading now sucks the gains out of the stock market before they can be realized.

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Iraq War
By | 03/18/2013 | Activism, Movements, Organizations, War and Foreign Policy

This week marks the tenth anniversary of the war in Iraq and many people look back on the eight year military conflict with regret.

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conservative thought and gay marriage
By | 02/25/2013 | Activism, Movements, States, Utah | 2 Comments

Former Republican Utah Governor John Huntsman recently authored an article titled, “Marriage Equality Is a Conservative Cause.” Consequently, his argument has stirred the political pot…

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By | 02/07/2013 | Activism, Movements, Organizations, Safety | 9 Comments

The recent debate and discussion over gun violence in America brought up the idea that the United States must address its “culture of violence.”

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By | 02/03/2013 | Activism, Movements | 3 Comments

The discussion and debate over gun violence in America continues in the United States nearly two months after the death of twenty children and six educators in Newtown, Connecticut affected people more than any other shooting…

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