IVN.us Focuses on the Political Landscape This Week

Published: 12 Nov, 2012

2 min read

With the 2012 election finally behind us, we all witnessed how divisive and partisan our political culture has gotten. Diversity of opinion is a defining and essential characteristic of democracy, but it does not have to divide us. This week on IVN, we will pay special attention to the new make-up of our political landscape and its implications on America's evolving political culture.

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Facebook Application

IVN.us announces the launch of the Drop Your Party Facebook App on Facebook to show Washington, DC where partisanship is not going to work anymore.With Congressional approval ratings hovering around 10 percent, it’s time we move past party labels and start electing those who are dedicated to developing lasting solutions, regardless of party affiliation. Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and everyone else is invited to ‘Drop Your Pin’ on the map of voters committed to independent-minded voting.

Contributor of the Week:Lillian Ewing

Industrious and enthusiastic professional with dual Master's Degrees in the life sciences and English in addition to a Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Minnesota.Notable Posts:-Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Brought Before High Court -The Impact of Vote-by-Mail on California -Americans for Responsible Leadership Remains in the Shadows -Potential Prosecution of International Election Monitors in TX

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