Voter Choice Act Re-Introduced In US Senate
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2024 Voter Registration by Party in Each State
The Independent Voter Project (IVP) has updated its interactive primary map with the voter registration numbers for the 2024 cycle, including a breakdown of voter registration by political party in each state. ...
To Be Truly Open, More Reform Is Needed to Maine Primaries
Next year, Maine will hold its first open primary election. Every Maine voter — including the 32 percent registered as unaffiliated — will be able to vote. It’s a critical step forward. ...
Virtual Discussion: The Next Generation of Voters Stands By Open Primaries
In the latest virtual discussion hosted by Open Primaries, young citizens in Pennsylvania talked about their commitment to giving all voters, regardless of party affiliation or lack thereof, an equal and meaningful say in the election process....
3 Michigan Cities Passed RCV in 2023, But When Will Voters Get to Use It?
Ranked choice voting (RCV) had another momentous election cycle in 2023. It was protected and expand...
What If Neither Party Is Capable of Governing?
Editor's Note: This op-ed in The Fulcrum and has been republished in its entirety on IVN with permi...
Ranked Choice Voting Sweeps Again on Election Day
Ranked choice voting (RCV) continues to build on its national momentum. It was not only adopted in n...
Maine Voters Send a Clear Message: They Want Foreign Money Out of Elections
Maine voters on Tuesday, a ballot measure that prohibits direct and indirect electioneering from fo...
Will The Commission on Presidential Debates Allow Kennedy on the Debate Stage?
A new national poll reveals something that will unnerve the Republican and Democratic Parties: An in...
Andrew Yang: The Founders Hated the Idea of a Two-Party Duopoly
In a recent episode of his podcast, Forward, former presidential candidate and Forward Party Co-Founder Andrew Yang spoke with futurist and X PRIZE founder Peter Diamandis on a variety of topics, including AI in politics, universal basic income, the future of the US workforce, and political reforms that could save the US democratic process....
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DECONSTRUCTED
Bill Shireman Believes We're All 'In This Together'
Bill Shireman, founder of , joins host T.J. O’Hara on Deconstructed to discuss the divisive politica...
Senator Brian Jones: Against the Odds but for the People
State Senator Brian Jones joins host T.J. O’Hara on Deconstructed to discuss California politics. Se...
The Justice Party Spreads The Seeds of Grassroots Politics
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Transparency International U.S. Shines a Light on Corruption
Scott Greytak, Director of Advocacy for , joins host T.J. O’Hara on Deconstructed to talk about that...
One Nation, Under Control, with Liberty and Reason for all
Brian Mistrot, Founder and President of One Nation Movement, joins host T.J. O’Hara on Deconstructed...
Front and Center with the Common Sense Party of California
Michael Maxsenti, co-host of the podcast Front and Center with Steve and Michael and an advisor to t...
HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND SAVE THE REPUBLIC
Following the Science (with Aaron Hamlin)
Aaron Hamlin is the co-founder and executive director of , a nonprofit that is probably best known a...
Seeking Approval in Utah (with Nate Allen)
We're joined by Nate Allen, founder and Executive Director of , to discuss Approval Voting and his p...
A New Generation of Citizens (with Elizabeth Clay Roy)
We've all heard that "children are our future," but few organizations have connected that sentiment ...
A New Promise to America
Following the Citizens United v FEC decision in 2010, attorney Jeff Clements began to strategize how...
Building Bigger Bridges (with Debilyn Molineaux)
Debilyn Molineaux's name is synonymous with cross-partisan bridge building and the importance of civ...
Gaining An Outside Perspective On Our Broken Democracy
John Palmer works in finance; his friend, Bruce Goldberg, works in health care. Although their caree...
NATION STATE OF PLAY
The Abundance Choice: How California Needs to Address Its Water Shortage
Edward Ring returns to the program to discuss his new book, . Ed is one of the leading voices in Cal...
Chuck Rocha - Latino Outreach Strategies
Bryan has a conversation with Chuck Rocha, political consultant, Democratic Party strategist, former...
Jon Switalski - California Infrastructure and Supply Delays
Bryan is joined by , Executive Director of to talk infrastructure improvement and the problems that...
Janell Smiley - Educational Challenges and Opportunities in California
, author of , joins Bryan to explore the educational opportunities in California. Her book recounts...
Jim Knox - Big Tobacco's Latest Mis-Information Campaign
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Danielle Coffey - The Future of the Free Press
, EVP and General Counsel for the , shares with Bryan the future of the free press and pending legis...
TOPPLING THE DUOPOLY
Ranked Choice Voting In NYC: More Choice, Greater Diversity, and Better Representation
On this episode of Toppling the Duopoly, host Shawn Griffiths welcomes back Senior Analyst Deb Otis...
Veterans Are Joining The Fight For A Better Democracy
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Andrew Yang Is On Board to Topple the Two-Party Duopoly
On this episode of Toppling the Duopoly, host Shawn Griffiths is joined by the leader of the Yang Ga...
Anti-Corruption Awards to Honor Entrepreneurs Investing in Better Elections
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Do California Elections Need Ranked Choice Voting?
Toppling the Duopoly host Shawn Griffiths is joined by Tom Charron, who is representing a new group ...
Why Every Assumption The Two Parties Have About Latino Voters Is Wrong
Latino voters in Texas have the numbers to shift the political paradigm in their state. However, tu...
EDITORIAL AND COMMENTARY
Reginald Jones - Leading Neighborhood Innovation in San Diego
, president and CEO of , , speaks to Jeff about the needs and solutions for San Diego urban communit...
The Inauguration Special: Honoring George Mitrovich
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The Inauguration Special: Honoring George Mitrovich
"The man who knew everyone", George Mitrovich...
Dr. Cynthia Burke - Mindfulness for the Year 2021
Dr. Cynthia Burke is a well-known and well-respected psychologist with great advice on why mindfulness is so important going into the New Year. ...
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