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Last week, the national election reform group Open Primaries held a Zoom conversation with former Meet the Press moderator Chuck Todd to discuss voters' growing mistrust in American institutions. It was part of the group's ongoing Primary Buzz Discussion Series.&nbsp;

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Last week, the national election reform group Open Primaries held a Zoom conversation with former Meet the Press moderator Chuck Todd to discuss voters' growing mistrust in American institutions. It was part of the group's ongoing Primary Buzz Discussion Series. 

Chuck Todd: When It Comes to Public Mistrust in Institutions, The Parties Just Don't Get It

HARTFORD, Conn. – The Connecticut General Assembly’s Government Administration and Elections (GAE) Committee held a public hearing Monday on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/S/PDF/2025SB-01536-R00-SB.PDF">SB 1536</a>, a bill to implement Ranked Choice Voting (RCV)&nb

The Connecticut General Assembly’s Government Administration and Elections (GAE) Committee held a public hearing Monday on SB 1536, a bill to implement Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in Connecticut.

Ranked Choice Voting Garners Broad Support in Connecticut, Including in Its Legislature

Throughout American history, political movements have come and gone. Many of these movements have been reactionary, established after elections, events, and shifts in policies and politics. Some began in direct response to other movements, cropping up on the le

Throughout American history, political movements have come and gone. Many of these movements have been reactionary, established after elections, events, and shifts in policies and politics. Some began in direct response to other movements, cropping up on the left or the right, often coming back full circle.

Where Have All the Movements Gone?

In November 2024, <a href="https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/southern-california/politics/2024/11/16/voters-in-all-58-counties-passed-proposition-36">California voters in all 5

In November 2024, California voters in all 58 counties approved Proposition 36, known as the "Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act," with approximately 68.4% in favor. ​ 

With 10 Million Votes, Proposition 36 Takes Effect in California, Ushering in New Approach to Drug and Theft Crimes

Editor's Note: This piece <a href="https://www.independentcenter.org/articles/who-wins-a-trade-war-not-independent-voters">originally appeared</a> on The Independent Center's website and has been republished on IVN with permission from the organization.

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By focusing on long-term economic stability and sound leadership, rather than short-term political victory, independent voters want sustainable solutions that benefit both businesses and workers.

Who Wins a Trade War? Not Independent Voters

A new front opened up in the Democrats' war against themselves when Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer backed a Republican-led budget deal to avoid a government shutdown, prompting outrage from House Democrats, threats of a primary challenge from AOC, and renewed questions about who actually leads the Democratic Party.

DOGEfight: Why Democrats Should Steal the GOP's Efficiency Playbook

SANTA FE, N.M. - It has been a long road for reformers in New Mexico, but the legislature has passed a bill that would open state primary elections to a quarter of the state's voting population registered unaffiliated of a political party.

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It has been a long road for reformers in New Mexico, but the legislature has passed a bill that would open state primary elections to a quarter of the state's voting population registered unaffiliated of a political party.

A Bill to Open Taxpayer-Funded Primaries to Over 330,000 Independents Sent to New Mexico Governor's Desk

In a time when technology moves faster than public awareness can keep up, the line between communication and manipulation is vague. A recent piece in Tablet Magazine<

In a time when technology moves faster than public awareness can keep up, the line between communication and manipulation is vague. A recent piece in Tablet Magazine titled “Rapid-Onset Political Enlightenment” sheds light on how the digital era — once hailed as a democratizing force — has been weaponized to manufacture consent, manage narratives, and in many cases, replace political discussion with political echo chambers.

How Digital Echo Chambers Hijacked Political Discourse — And What That Means for Independent Voters

Editor's Note: This piece <a href="https://thefulcrum.us/governance-legislation/democracy-movement">originally published</a> on The Fulcrum and has been republished on IVN with permission from the publisher.&nbsp;

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The Fulcrum presents The Path Forward: Defining the Democracy Reform Movement. Scott Warren's weekly interviews engage diverse thought leaders to elevate the conversation about building a thriving and healthy democratic republic that fulfills its potential as a national social and political game-changer. 

Defining the Democracy Movement: Andy Moore and the National Association of Nonpartisan Reformers

Closed primaries are coming to Louisiana in 2026, but a new poll shows that state voters across the political spectrum overwhelmingly favor open primaries where any voter can vote for any candidate running for office.

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Closed primaries are coming to Louisiana in 2026, but a new poll shows that state voters across the political spectrum overwhelmingly favor open primaries where any voter can vote for any candidate running for office.

Louisiana Voters Are Not Happy About the State's Move to Closed Primaries

According to <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/16/politics/cnn-poll-democrats/index.html">a new poll from CNN</a>, conducted by SSRS, most of the public doesn't hold either major party in high regard, especially independent voters -- with whom neither party exceeds 20% favorability.

According to a new poll from CNN, conducted by SSRS, most of the public doesn't hold either major party in high regard, especially independent voters -- with whom neither party exceeds 20% favorability.

CNN Poll: Only 19% of Independents View Democrats Favorably and Don't Think Much Better of Republicans

Early voting starts March 18 in Wisconsin’s high-stakes Supreme Court race. Super PACs have fueled&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wispolitics.com/2025/wispolitics-tally-record-59-million-dropped-on-supreme-court-race-so-far/">record-breaking spending</a>, which is n

Early voting starts March 18 in Wisconsin’s high-stakes Supreme Court race. Super PACs have fueled record-breaking spending, which is now close to $59 million and has surpassed the previous record set in 2023 for a state Supreme Court election.

Super PACs Drive Record Spending in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

ST. PAUL, MINN. - The Minnesota House is once again evenly split at 67-67, following Democrat David Gottfried’s decisive victory in a special election held Tuesday night for House District 40B, representing Roseville and Shoreview. </spa

The Minnesota House is once again evenly split at 67-67, following Democrat David Gottfried’s decisive victory in a special election held Tuesday night for House District 40B, representing Roseville and Shoreview.

A House Divided: Minnesota Lawmakers Say Both Parties Will 'Alternate Gavel Daily'

In the latest episode of the Andrew Yang Podcast, Yang talks with author Marc Dunkelman about his new book, Why Nothing Works, and how distrust in government has erected barriers to get anything done.

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In the latest episode of the Andrew Yang Podcast, Yang talks with author Marc Dunkelman about his new book, Why Nothing Works, and how distrust in government has erected barriers to get anything done.

Andrew Yang: Why Nothing Works -- And How to Fix It

Former Kansas House Speaker, Republican Don Hineman, voiced his support for fusion voting as a way for moderate Republicans to push back against the party’s rightward shift.

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