Carl Wicklander - Independent Voter News (Page 6)

Marco Rubio, Neo-Nazis, and the Possible Consequences of Arming Ukraine

Over the weekend, Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz accused U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of holding a fundraiser in a home with Nazi paraphernalia. While such items are

By Carl Wicklander

September 28, 2015

Despite USA Freedom Act, Fight against Government Spying Far from Over

A lawsuit against the National Security Agency's ( NSA) data collection remains in limbo even as the legal landscape has changed and more private companies have been suspected of

By Carl Wicklander

September 21, 2015

5 Quotes That May Define Ben Carson's Foreign Policy Agenda

One of the Republican presidential candidates rising in polls is neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson. Never holding political office nor serving in the military, Dr. Carson has admitted he is a

By Carl Wicklander

September 15, 2015

One-Time Term Limits Advocate Runs for 11th Term in Illinois

In Illinois' 15th Congressional District, a candidate once favoring term limits will be running again. Last Thursday, U.S. Representative John Shimkus, a Republican from Collinsville, announced he will

By Carl Wicklander

September 8, 2015

Federal Court Gives Government OK to Collect Your Phone Records

On Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia overturned the decision of a lower court that ruled the mass collection of telephone metadata was unconstitutional.

By Carl Wicklander

August 31, 2015

Media's Negligence on Iran Nuclear Deal May Sway Senate Vote

A vote on the Iran nuclear deal is approaching and an erroneous report rerun in many media outlets could influence the vote. Reported last Wednesday as an Associated Press exclusive,

By Carl Wicklander

August 24, 2015

Despite High Praises, Illinois Governor Vetoes Bipartisan Marijuana Reform

With the governor's veto of a bipartisan effort to alter existing drug laws, the Illinois marijuana reform movement is left to consider its options. Calling the "criminal

By Carl Wicklander

August 17, 2015

5 Things You Need to Know About Scott Walker's Foreign Policy

As a governor, Scott Walker may have an advantage over some of his non-executive rivals and in his own words has said, "governors bring tremendous experience." However,

By Carl Wicklander

August 10, 2015

Constitution Party of Utah and GOP Agree Elections Should Serve Parties

Residents of Utah are preparing for a different system for selecting general election candidates, but a third party is teaming up with a major party to maintain the status quo.

By Carl Wicklander

August 3, 2015

Rand Paul Needs A Jumpstart as Campaign Stalls ahead of First Debate

One of the more anticipated campaigns for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination has seemingly dropped from the national conversation and is struggling to raise money. Called "The Most Interesting

By Carl Wicklander

July 28, 2015

Supreme Court Breathes New Life into Efforts to End Partisan Gerrymandering in Illinois

The movement to reform Illinois redistricting has faced numerous hurdles in recent years, but may be getting new life. One of those movements came in 2014 when the amendment of

By Carl Wicklander

July 20, 2015

Taylor Griffin Sees Opening to Take Down 11-Term Congressman in N.C.

With the addition of another candidate to the third congressional district race, North Carolina U.S. Rep. Walter Jones will be facing a familiar foe in 2016. This familiar face

By Carl Wicklander

July 13, 2015