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4 Reasons Tulsi Gabbard Could Shock the Media, Party Establishment

In what’s quickly becoming a crowded field for president in 2020, the partisan media has already begun to dismiss all but a few presidential hopefuls both explicitly and implicitly.

By Alex Gauthier

/ February 18, 2019

4 Reasons Tulsi Gabbard Could Shock the Media, Party Establishment

New Alaska Initiative Reins In Lobbyists, Foreign Influence on Elections

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA - Do you think there is too much foreign influence in government? Is more accountability needed? Well, Alaskan voters are doing something about it. The nonpartisan group, Alaskans

By Alex Gauthier

/ March 13, 2018

New Alaska Initiative Reins In Lobbyists, Foreign Influence on Elections

Judge: Ballot Access Barrier in Montana Special Election is Unconstitutional

Independent and minor party candidates in Montana were handed a bittersweet victory in their bids to replace former Congressman Ryan Zinke. On April 8, Federal Judge Brian Morris ruled against

By Alex Gauthier

/ April 12, 2017

Judge: Ballot Access Barrier in Montana Special Election is Unconstitutional

Montana Blocks Out Competition For State's Only Congressional Seat

The special election process to replace Congressman Ryan Zinke as Montana’s sole representative in the U.S. House is being challenged in court. Three plaintiffs are suing Montana Secretary

By Alex Gauthier

/ March 29, 2017

Montana Blocks Out Competition For State's Only Congressional Seat

Texas Voter Choice Act Challenges Bipartisan Scheme to Keep Out Competition

Perhaps one of the most counterintuitive hallmarks in American politics is the inverse trend between growing public dissatisfaction with government and the high incumbent re-election rate. Over 97 percent of

By Alex Gauthier

/ March 22, 2017

Texas Voter Choice Act Challenges Bipartisan Scheme to Keep Out Competition

Kentucky People’s Alliance: Time for Voters to Reclaim Power Hoarded by Parties

Two law students from the University of Kentucky have embarked on a grassroots campaign to bring direct democracy to the bluegrass state. Vince Taormina and Ryan Mosley are the co-founders

By Alex Gauthier

/ March 16, 2017

Kentucky People’s Alliance: Time for Voters to Reclaim Power Hoarded by Parties

America Needs Ron Paul Back

This week's explosive release of information from WikiLeaks regarding the Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) cavalier use of surveillance techniques are still being unraveled. The release, referred

By Alex Gauthier

/ March 9, 2017

Third Parties Ramp Up Fight Against Tenn. Ballot Access Barriers Ruled Unconstitutional

Third parties had their best showing in nearly two decades last November, but they still face major ballot access hurdles in future state elections across the country. Tennessee is a

By Alex Gauthier

/ March 8, 2017

Third Parties Ramp Up Fight Against Tenn. Ballot Access Barriers Ruled Unconstitutional

Don't Be Duped: Why Media Manipulators Love Social Media

Americans rely on the Internet now more than ever for news, information, and discussions about politics. According to Pew, nearly half of U.S adults between the ages of 18-49

By Alex Gauthier

/ March 6, 2017

Don't Be Duped: Why Media Manipulators Love Social Media

SCOTUS Hints Partisan Open Primaries May Be Unconstitutional

The U.S. Supreme Court might be headed toward a major decision regarding partisan open primary elections. In two court cases, the Republican and Democratic parties, respectively, have challenged the

By Alex Gauthier

/ March 1, 2017

SCOTUS Hints Partisan Open Primaries May Be Unconstitutional

Is Trump Really a Third Party President?

Today, the Republican Party finds itself in a precarious position despite holding a majority in Congress and, ostensibly, the presidency. While President Trump did run with the Republican nomination, a

By Alex Gauthier

/ February 24, 2017

Is Trump Really a Third Party President?

Snowflake Nation: Partisan America's Boycott Addiction

#BoycottBudwiser. #DeleteUber. #BoycottNetflix. #BoycottStarbucks. #BOYCOTT. These are just a few of the latest hashtag campaigns aimed at boycotting businesses in retaliation for uncouth political entanglements. The Twitter protests, all of

By Alex Gauthier

/ February 17, 2017

Snowflake Nation: Partisan America's Boycott Addiction