John W Pigg

ESL teacher based in France. History graduate of Indiana State University (2011). Military veteran (OIF08) with a strong interest in public policy and advocacy for traditional primaries.

Proportional Representation Gives Parties Even More Power over Elections

NATIONAL -- There are numerous systemic problems with proportional representation (PR).These are rarely ever discussed when comparing and contrasting the U.S. system with most European systems. Oftentimes dissatisfied

By John W Pigg

/ March 9, 2015

Proportional Representation Gives Parties Even More Power over Elections

The Case For Traditional Party Primaries

Primaries, despite all appearances, are actually necessary as vehicles of Democracy. Most readers of IVN have a general idea of what primaries are and how they function. However, I would

By John W Pigg

/ December 1, 2014

The Case For Traditional Party Primaries

American Political Parties Weren't Always Partisan

Voter's today are often under the mistaken assumption that the current American two-party political system operates the same as it always has. The truth is, this two-party system

By John W Pigg

/ November 7, 2014

American Political Parties Weren't Always Partisan