Kymberly Bays

B.A. in Political Science and Journalism from Temple University. Two-time Collegiate Keystone Press Award recipient. No Party Preference voter. Interests include foreign policy, technology, and multimedia. Proficient in French.

PRESS CONFERENCE: Independent Voter Survey & California's New Open Primary

At 11am PST, the Independent Voter Project and the Independent Voter Network will go live from San Diego to announce the details of the unprecedented Independent Voter Survey and the

By Kymberly Bays

/ May 14, 2012

PRESS CONFERENCE: Independent Voter Survey & California's New Open Primary

United States Lagging Behind? Best Countries to Be a Mother

Save the Children's 13th State of the World's Mothers report is out just in time for Mother's Day. The report considered multiple factors including

By Kymberly Bays

/ May 12, 2012

United States Lagging Behind? Best Countries to Be a Mother

Swing States Crucial for Presidential Race

One of the enduring oddities of the American political landscape remains the electoral college, the antiquated system that makes selective states disproportionately important to the election process of our Commander-in-Chief.

By Kymberly Bays

/ May 11, 2012

Swing States Crucial for Presidential Race

Proposition 28: Pros

Proposition 28 Proponents/Funders: Majestic Realty, Common Cause of California, the League of Women Voters, Congress of California Seniors, Californians for a Fresh Start (Los Angeles County Federation of Labor

By Kymberly Bays

/ May 8, 2012

Proposition 28: Cons

Opponents to Proposition 28: Jon Fleischman, California Republican Party, Howie Rich, Parents in Charge Foundation, U.S. Term Limits, National Tax Limitation Committee * Proposition 28 permits politicians to stay in

By Kymberly Bays

/ May 8, 2012

Independent Angus King Issues Warning to Partisan Foes

The New York Times reported this weekend on former two-term Maine governor Angus King and his independent run for Senate. King's warning, “I will take note of how

By Kymberly Bays

/ May 7, 2012

Independent Angus King Issues Warning to Partisan Foes

IVN Week Ahead: European Shake-Up & Latino/Hispanic Spotlight

IVN's Deeper Look At Hispanic/Latino Issues Hope you had a festive Cinco de Mayo! This week at Independent Voter Network, we will take a deeper look at

By Kymberly Bays

/ May 6, 2012

IVN Week Ahead: European Shake-Up & Latino/Hispanic Spotlight

Proposition 29: Pros

Proponents/Funders of Proposition 29: American Cancer Society, the Lance Armstrong Foundation * According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, smoking costs Californian taxpayers $9 billion a year in

By Kymberly Bays

/ May 4, 2012

Compromise Benefits Voter Choice: 3 Issues Voters Deserve To See On Ballot

Increasingly, we live in an age of all-or-nothing politics. Too often, lines are drawn in the sand as rigid ideological positions deny real opportunities for practical solutions to complex problems.

By Kymberly Bays

/ May 3, 2012

Compromise Benefits Voter Choice: 3 Issues Voters Deserve To See On Ballot

Federal Income Tax, Part 2: The FairTax Solution

Last week, I reviewed the history of the federal income tax in relation to the National Debt. Today let's consider if there is a better alternative to a

By Kymberly Bays

/ May 2, 2012

Federal Income Tax, Part 2: The FairTax Solution

Proposition 29: Cons

No on Prop. 29 (or Californians Against Out-of-Control Taxes and Spending) Proponents/Funders: Philip Morris USA, R.J. Reynolds, and more. Complete list can be found here. * Proposition 29 would

By Kymberly Bays

/ May 1, 2012

Ron Paul's Winning Weekend Causing GOP Headaches

Since the Republican Presidential nominating contest began last year, the Independent Voter Network has posted a number of stories concerning the effect Dr. Ron Paul's candidacy has had

By Kymberly Bays

/ April 30, 2012

Ron Paul's Winning Weekend Causing GOP Headaches