Democracy In America Many view voting as a right, but others view it as a privilege. The United States is a nation abundant with laws that unquestionably deny many citizens certain rights, and felon disenfranchisement is a prime example of that. Nationwide, millions of felony convicted Americans are denied the right to vote and there is strong correlation among those most affected and the voter turnout in elections. In Florida, a petition is currently circulating with the hopes of restoring t...

The 2016 election was the gift that keeps on giving for the Libertarian Party. The Libertarian Party of Iowa (LPIA) will soon officially be given major party status, allowing libertarians to be on the ballot in future state elections, and greater exposure for its candidates. "We plan to have a record number of candidates in 2018," said LPIA Chair Keith Laube in an interview for IVN. "There were a record 25 Libertarian candidates on the ballot in Iowa in 2016. We have been building a base of Lib...

For many Americans, it's tempting to conclude that Congressional action on every issue will fall victim to partisan gridlock and dysfunction. Today a record high of 77% of Americans perceive the nation as divided, but a recent Pew Research Center survey shows there are at least some priorities the American people view as equally important, regardless of party affiliation. The survey sampled over 1,500 adults and asked them to report which issues they would like to see as top priorities for the...