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Chad Peace commented on the post, Fort Hood Victims Denied Benefits 4 Years Later, on the site IVN 1 day, 14 hours ago

It’s been 4 years??? Holy cow. Is this really the case though? The shooter is on payroll and the victims have received no compensation?

Jane Susskind commented on the post, TiEcon 2013: “Fostering Entrepreneurship” in the Silicon Valley, on the site The Social Ballot 1 day, 15 hours ago

More info: https://sv.tie.org/initiative/tiecon

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, TiEcon 2013: “Fostering Entrepreneurship” in the Silicon Valley, on the site The Social Ballot 1 day, 16 hours ago

“Fostering Entrepreneurship” is the motto of this year’s TiEcon annual conference, which takes place this weekend in the heart of the Silicon Valley. In what’s referred to as the World’s Largest Conference for […]

Lucas Eaves commented on the post, Chris Christie Cashes In With Californians, on the site Money Talks 1 day, 17 hours ago

It is very true that Governor Christie has been able to appeal to much more than just Republican and I think this is great. We need more politicians like that.

Lucas Eaves commented on the post, Debate Over CA Online Voting Bill Weighs Accessibility Against Security, on the site IVN 1 day, 17 hours ago

I agree that some precautions need to be taken before going forward with online voting but we need to start somewhere. Canada has done a lot of good experiment, we should maybe look into what they ar doing.

Lucas Eaves commented on the post, Fort Hood Victims Denied Benefits 4 Years Later, on the site IVN 1 day, 17 hours ago

I had forgotten about this story and really did not know that the families of the victims where still denied compensation.

Lucas Eaves commented on the post, UC President Mark Yudof Dispels Claims About System Shortcomings, on the site Progress Report 1 day, 17 hours ago

The price of college has become ridiculous. I don’t know how we can continue to put such weight on a 18 years old shoulders who do not know what the consequences of taking so much loans are.

Chad Peace commented on the post, Increasing Time Spent on Political Fundraising Highlights Need for Reform, on the site California 1 day, 18 hours ago

I imagine that this is not the case for all legislators, as many of them are in safer districts?

Chad Peace commented on the post, Debate Over CA Online Voting Bill Weighs Accessibility Against Security, on the site IVN 1 day, 18 hours ago

Its going to happen eventually. Just a matter of time. Some of the early concerns are certainly warranted and the pressure will make for a better system once it does happen.

Lucas Eaves wrote a new post, Increasing Time Spent on Political Fundraising Highlights Need for Reform, on the site California 1 day, 20 hours ago

The campaign season is over and the next round is still a year away. However, legislators never really stop being a candidate and the California political fundraising machine is already running.

A recent <a […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, Debate Over CA Online Voting Bill Weighs Accessibilty Against Security, on the site IVN 1 day, 21 hours ago

Independent voters now account for approximately 40 percent of all voters in the United States. Following the national trend, California voters are increasingly leaving the two major parties, with almost 3.7 […]

Chad Peace commented on the post, The Fourth Estate, on the site In Declaration 2 days, 5 hours ago

Exactly. Too much rushing to report things we don’t know anything about. The worst are the crime stories that our media comes out and declares the guilt of people charged with crimes … isn’t that what the […]

Lucas Eaves wrote a new post, Cost of Health Care for Retired State Workers a Heavy Burden on CA Budget, on the site IVN 2 days, 12 hours ago

Tuesday’s May revise budget not only highlights this year’s good financial situation, but also what future liability California is facing. One of the largest unfunded liabilities is the cost of health care for […]

Lucas Eaves wrote a new post, Health Care for Retired Public Employees High on List of Unfunded Liabilities, on the site California 2 days, 12 hours ago

Tuesday’s May revise budget not only highlights this year’s good financial situation, but also what future liability California is facing. One of the largest unfunded liabilities is the cost of health care for […]

Chad Peace commented on the post, Nurse Hopes New Democratic Club Will Help Marijuana Legalization Efforts, on the site IVN San Diego 2 days, 14 hours ago

Ironically, I think it will happen a lot faster once the GOP finds it in their political interest to change their tune.

Chad Peace commented on the post, 7 Highlights from California Revised Budget for Education, on the site Progress Report 2 days, 18 hours ago

That’s a lot of money down on education. Now if costs would go down.

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, No Labels Town Hall: What Would You #AskCongress?, on the site The Social Ballot 3 days, 16 hours ago

Today, the nonpartisan organization No Labels is launching No Labels Radio, kicking it off with the first of a monthly series of Twitter town halls. With Gov. Jon Huntsman and Sen. Joe Manchin hosting today’s […]

Chad Peace commented on the post, Credibility of Mark Zuckerberg’s PAC Plummets as Donors Jump Ship, on the site IVN 3 days, 18 hours ago

Difficult to separate business and politics…

Lucas Eaves wrote a new post, Revised Budget Resolves Major GOP Criticism of Prison Realignment, on the site California 3 days, 20 hours ago

Governor Brown’s revised state budget — released on Tuesday — and its conservative approach to California’s economic future were well-received, even by Republicans. The May revise also addresses growing […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, 61% of U.S. Voters Disagree with Internet Sales Tax Bill, on the site Infographics 4 days, 13 hours ago

On May 6, the Marketplace Fairness Act, commonly referred to as the Internet sales tax bill, passed the Senate. If passed through Congress, the bill would force retailers to collect taxes for online purchases, […]

Chad Peace commented on the post, Parcel Taxes Made Easier to Raise Local School Revenue by Amendment, on the site Progress Report 4 days, 19 hours ago

Problem is, you can’t raise taxes forever to pay for education. We already had Prop 30 in CA, now homeowners will get hit up with increased property taxes? I just don’t know, when do the straws break the camels back?

Chad Peace wrote a new post, Texas Taxpayers Paying for Private Elections with Public Dollars, on the site Fish Out of Water 5 days, 8 hours ago

(TEXAS) - Last week, the Texas House passed a bill that would have the government pay for partisan primaries directly, instead of reimbursing the parties for their expanses (HB 3065). In most states, the […]

Indy commented on the post, FEC Commissioners Defend Agency Performance, on the site Money Talks 5 days, 9 hours ago

Another interesting point.

Indy commented on the post, IRS Targeting Conservative Groups May Douse Enforcement, on the site Money Talks 5 days, 9 hours ago

Interesting points you make here Alex.

Chad Peace wrote a new post, Texas Taxpayers Now Paying for Party Elections Directly, on the site Fish Out of Water 5 days, 10 hours ago

Last week, the Texas House passed a bill that would have the government pay for partisan primaries directly, instead of reimbursing the parties for their expanses (HB 3065). In most states, the government […]

Lucas Eaves wrote a new post, How Immigration Reform Affects Drone Use in Southwest States, on the site California 5 days, 12 hours ago

Immigration reform and drones are among the most highly discussed issues in the country. For states bordering Mexico, the two issues are becoming one.

One of the major component of the immigration reform […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, A Lesson in Geography: Twitter vs. Mainstream Media, on the site The Social Ballot 5 days, 14 hours ago

Last year, Twitter hit a benchmark in its quest to the top of the social ladder, boasting over 200 million active users on the social network. What remains less clear, however, is where these users are located and […]

Chad Peace commented on the post, Why Your Electric Bill is Getting More Expensive, on the site California 5 days, 17 hours ago

Unfortunately, the energy “market” in California is highly misunderstood … we have a very aggressively progressive tiered structure … there is a tight balanced between encouraging consumption and alternative […]

Chad Peace commented on the post, House GOP to Set Student Loan Interest Rates to the Market, on the site IVN 5 days, 18 hours ago

Interesting … will R’s and D’s actually work on this one together?

Lucas Eaves wrote a new post, Colorado Passes Law Expanding Voting Access, Follows National Trend, on the site IVN 5 days, 19 hours ago

Last week, the Colorado Senate voted in favor of an important election reform bill, making the state the latest example of a nationwide trend to expand voting access.

In 2011 and 2012, a number of state […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, Meaningful Drone Policy Comes From Meaningful Discussion , on the site IVN 1 week, 1 day ago

For most, the term ‘drone’ has come to reflect a dangerous and abused weapon of war capable of targeting enemies from above. The politically charged debate on drone policy has seen a transformation in the last […]

Chad Peace commented on the post, Ron Paul: Gang of 8 Hiding National ID Card in Immigration Reform, on the site Common Sense 1 week, 1 day ago

There is a link in the first paragraph of the article.

Chad Peace commented on the post, Adam Kokesh Plans Armed March on Washington, on the site The Political Alternative 1 week, 1 day ago

My prediction is that if Kokesh does a good job publicizing, FreedomWorks will do their best to take it over/take credit.

Lucas Eaves commented on the post, Adam Kokesh Plans Armed March on Washington, on the site The Political Alternative 1 week, 1 day ago

I really do not think that marching in DC armed is going to be very efficient. I believe that some acts of civil disobedience can sometime be strike a cord and give publicity to a little known issue. The issue of […]

Chad Peace commented on the post, Federal Nullification, on the site In Declaration 1 week, 1 day ago

I always struggle to understand the time wasted trying to “nullify” state laws …. equally, the movements to “overturn” Supreme Court Case X … only courts can “overturn” decisions.

Lucas Eaves commented on the post, Republican Lawmaker Adds Gun Amendments to Barbara Boxer’s Levee Bill, on the site The Neutral Zone 1 week, 1 day ago

Putting the issue of guns in the bill is the best way for it to fail. Sadly.

Indy wrote a new post, Example Post, on the site Penigma 1 week, 1 day ago

Welcome to Independent Voter Network . This is a brand new column, and this is an example post.

Lucas Eaves wrote a new post, Governor Brown to Announce Revised State Budget Next Week, on the site IVN 1 week, 1 day ago

Next week, Governor Brown will announce the revised state budget for May and California is expected to have an important surplus for the first time in years. However, before Californians expect too much from […]

Lucas Eaves wrote a new post, The California Budget Surplus and the Dangers of One Time Revenues, on the site Money Talks 1 week, 1 day ago

Next week, Governor Brown will announce revised state budget for May and California is expected to have an important surplus for the first time in years. However, before Californians expect too much from the […]

Chad Peace commented on the post, The Art of the Scandal, on the site Ars Politica 1 week, 2 days ago

Unfortunately, this is the story with too many important stories. Its often about scoring points rather than getting to real answers.

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, California Sen. Cannella Targets Cyber Revenge with SB 255, on the site The Social Ballot 1 week, 2 days ago

Introduced by State Senator Cannella, California’s SB 255 would make it illegal to distribute information and images of any person with the intent to cause humiliation and emotional distress without […]

Chad Peace commented on the post, Party Leadership Shaken By Nonpartisan Top-Two Primary, on the site Fish Out of Water 1 week, 2 days ago

It is simply not true that the leadership of either party supports top-two. In fact, a lawsuit that you are very familiar with, is now represented by a leader of the Democratic Party’s law firm.

What top-two […]

Lucas Eaves wrote a new post, Immigration Laws In the United States over the Last Century, on the site Infographics 1 week, 2 days ago

With the Senate judiciary committee preparing the immigration reform bill for the floor this week, the Sunlight Foundation created a timeline of the major immigration laws in the United States over the last […]

Chad Peace wrote a new post, Ron Paul: Gang of 8 Hiding National ID Card in Immigration Reform, on the site Common Sense 1 week, 2 days ago

While his son, Senator Rand Paul, has taken most of the national spotlight away from his father, Ron Paul has not stopped advancing his “Campaign for Liberty.” Ron Paul and his supporters have built up a […]

Lucas Eaves commented on the post, Affordable Care Act Education Efforts Have A Long Way to Go, on the site IVN 1 week, 2 days ago

I know that the ACA has become law but I indeed do not really know how it would affect my personal situation.

Lucas Eaves commented on the post, Super PACs Continue to Test Legal Boundaries, on the site Money Talks 1 week, 2 days ago

The issue of independence of super-PACS was extremely well highlighted by Stephen Colbert and John Stewart during the election when Colbert created a super pac, that received substancial donations, and gave the […]

Lucas Eaves wrote a new post, Obama Approval Rating Remains High, GOP Popular on Key Issues, on the site The Frog and The Eagle 1 week, 2 days ago

The Pew Research Center released a new public opinion poll and it shows a disparity between how the American people perceive the actions of the Presidency and the Congress. The poll also shows public perception of […]

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