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Score Runoff Voting: The New Voting Method that Could Save Our Democratic Process

It’s called Score Runoff Voting, and it’s about to take Oregon by storm. SRV is a relatively new concept from the minds of Mark Frohnmayer, political scion and

By Courtney Pittam

/ December 8, 2016

Score Runoff Voting: The New Voting Method that Could Save Our Democratic Process

The Evolution of Journalism: How Did It Come To This?

From the Revolutionary War to the Watergate scandal, journalism has always held an important place in the political sphere. However, the concept of modern journalism can appear bleak and disappointing,

By Courtney Pittam

/ November 18, 2016

The Evolution of Journalism: How Did It Come To This?

Fake News Feeds the Political Divide

The responses to the election results have been all but calm with anti-Trump protests breaking out all across the country. Social media platforms like Facebook are plagued with harsh commentary

By Courtney Pittam

/ November 17, 2016

Is Trump's Election An End to the Obstructionist Era?

Donald Trump has ended the Democratic streak in the White House by being elected as the first Republican president in eight years. With both the House of Representatives and the

By Courtney Pittam

/ November 15, 2016

Is Trump's Election An End to the Obstructionist Era?

Ranked Choice Voting Advocates Celebrate Historic Victory in Maine

The way Maine conducts its elections is about to change. Question 5, the Maine Ranked Choice Voting initiative, was approved by 52 percent of state voters, becoming the first state

By Courtney Pittam

/ November 9, 2016

Ranked Choice Voting Advocates Celebrate Historic Victory in Maine

Gary Johnson and Jill Stein Showed Us All What a Presidential Debate Should Look Like

This week, third party candidates Gov. Gary Johnson and Dr. Jill Stein took part in a candidate forum that aired on PBS over two nights. There were no interruptions, no

By Courtney Pittam

/ November 5, 2016

Gary Johnson and Jill Stein Showed Us All What a Presidential Debate Should Look Like

Independent Margaret Stock: Only Thing Partisan Duopoly Has Done Is Give Us Two Unpopular Candidates

Alaskan independent candidate Margaret Stock is one of 5 candidates running to unseat Alaska U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R). Recognizing the challenges of running against an incumbent, Stock still

By Courtney Pittam

/ November 3, 2016

Independent Margaret Stock: Only Thing Partisan Duopoly Has Done Is Give Us Two Unpopular Candidates

Despite What You've Heard, The Election is Far from Over for Third Party Candidates

Third party support has reached its highest levels in decades. While it remains highly unlikely for a third party candidate to win the presidential election, there are still significant possibilities

By Courtney Pittam

/ October 31, 2016

Despite What You've Heard, The Election is Far from Over for Third Party Candidates

How Twitter Changed U.S. Elections in 140 Characters

The presence of social media in politics has boomed recently in light of the forthcoming presidential election as candidates scramble for every last vote. Although platforms like Twitter and Facebook

By Courtney Pittam

/ October 19, 2016

How Twitter Changed U.S. Elections in 140 Characters

Political Promotion or Propaganda: Hillary's Correct the Record Army Invades the Internet

Information from the Federal Election Commission shows that Hillary Clinton's super PAC spent over $1 million on a program dedicated to "correcting" online attacks against the

By Courtney Pittam

/ October 11, 2016

Political Promotion or Propaganda: Hillary's Correct the Record Army Invades the Internet

Measure J: A Change in Mission Bay Park Funding

San Diego, CALIF.- The transition of funding from Mission Bay Park to San Diego's other regional parks could mean more efficient capital improvements for the city'

By Courtney Pittam

/ October 6, 2016

Measure J: A Change in Mission Bay Park Funding

RCV Maine Answers All Your Questions About Ranked Choice Voting in AMA

Recently, the Committee for Ranked Choice Voting (RCV Maine) hosted an A(us)A session on Reddit to increase awareness and support for its ballot measure to implement ranked choice

By Courtney Pittam

/ September 26, 2016

RCV Maine Answers All Your Questions About Ranked Choice Voting in AMA