Alex Gauthier - Independent Voter News (Page 12)

Media, House & Senate Contribute to Political Theater On Budget Talks

Shutterstock // Credit: Chris DeRidder The fundamental exercise of government, passing a national budget, hangs in the balance as lawmakers in Washington score political points ahead of a potential government shutdown.

By Alex Gauthier

/ September 23, 2013

Media, House & Senate Contribute to Political Theater On Budget Talks

Immigration Activists Face Deportation Following White House Protest

A small team of 7 immigration activists chained themselves to the White House fence Wednesday. The demonstration was prompted by President Barack Obama's announcement Monday that he would

By Alex Gauthier

/ September 18, 2013

Immigration Activists Face Deportation Following White House Protest

3 Names Stick Out to Take Larry Summers' Place as Fed Nominee

Federal Reserve Building in Washington DC // credit: wikipedia The line to be the next Federal Reserve Chair got one person shorter Sunday when former treasury secretary Larry Summers withdrew his

By Alex Gauthier

/ September 17, 2013

3 Names Stick Out to Take Larry Summers' Place as Fed Nominee

Cost of Tuition Increasing As More Students Take On Loans

The cost of education has undergone dramatic changes over the last century. Institutions like Harvard, Yale, and others were initially attended by 0.001 percent of the population. By 1900,

By Alex Gauthier

/ September 13, 2013

Cost of Tuition Increasing As More Students Take On Loans

9/11: Bikers take on Muslims

via John J. Kruzel Motorcycle riders outside the National Mall in Washington, D.C., during the 20th Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom, May 27, 2007. // Credit: Defense.gov Thousands of

By Alex Gauthier

/ September 11, 2013

Congress Short on Time to Pass Budget Deal Following Recess

The 113th Congress returned from summer recess Monday and nine legislative days remain before the 2014 fiscal year starts on October 1. President Barack Obama submitted his budget in April.

By Alex Gauthier

/ September 10, 2013

Congress Short on Time to Pass Budget Deal Following Recess

Senator Yee Describes Challenges Facing California Secretary of State

California State Senator Leland Yee (D-San Francisco) in 2012 // Credit: senate.ca.gov On the heels of the State Auditor's report, released last month, secretary of state candidate

By Alex Gauthier

/ September 9, 2013

Senator Yee Describes Challenges Facing California Secretary of State

Prospect of Syrian Intervention Spurs Local Protests

Activist Ray Lutz addresses the crowd during pro and anti-Syrian intervention protests // Credit: Jane Susskind (IVN News) The specter of yet another United States military venture in the Middle East

By Alex Gauthier

/ September 6, 2013

Prospect of Syrian Intervention Spurs Local Protests

California to Review Government Access to Consumer Data

Mark R / Shutterstock.com Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 54, authored by state Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) passed the California Legislature Wednesday. The resolution directs the California Law Revision Commission to

By Alex Gauthier

/ September 5, 2013

California to Review Government Access to Consumer Data

Does California's Cal-ACCESS Upgrade Improve Transparency?

On August 28, California's Secretary of State, Debra Bowen, obliged calls from organizations like California Common Cause, Maplight, and others to make additional campaign finance information available online.

By Alex Gauthier

/ September 3, 2013

Does California's Cal-ACCESS Upgrade Improve Transparency?

The Evolution of Labor Day Since 1800

Labor Day as a national holiday has progressed through various stages since its official genesis in 1894. The first informal Labor Day was September 5, 1882 organized by Peter J.

By Alex Gauthier

/ September 2, 2013

Robin Koerner Says Blue Republican Open to All Seeking Common Ground

Over the last two national elections, the number of voters who identify as independent has eclipsed both Republicans and Democrats. According to Pew Research, 38 percent of voters now identify

By Alex Gauthier

/ August 29, 2013

Robin Koerner Says Blue Republican Open to All Seeking Common Ground