Lauren Moore

IVN student intern. Independent with Republican family background and European Liberal influences. California native who grew up in Frankfurt, Germany. Attends Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania.

The War on Drugs, A Policeman's Perspective

Press conference following a drug raid at San Diego State University The War on Drugs is a controversial issue in the 21st century. From legalizing marijuana, to opening the border

By Lauren Moore

/ August 6, 2012

Green Party Candidate Jill Stein Goes Orange While Protesting Bank

Green Party Candidate Jill Stein went orange last week, after being arrested in Philadelphia. The presidential candidate and her running mate Cheri Honkala joined in on a citizen organized, sit

By Lauren Moore

/ August 6, 2012

Obama Leads in Swing State Wisconsin Despite Walker Win

Despite a largely Republican controlled legislature, a Republican Attorney General, and a controversial Republican governor, President Obama still leads polls in swing state Wisconsin looking towards November. A Marquette University

By Lauren Moore

/ August 3, 2012

Swing State Missouri: Easy Win for Romney?

Gov. Romney stumps in Missouri Credit: Reuters The swing state Missouri has been coveted for more than a century, but this election seems to be ignoring the home of the

By Lauren Moore

/ August 1, 2012

Who's an Independent? Part Two: Independent Governors

Angus King, former independent governor of Maine in 1994 and 1998 is running for senate as an independent in November. King has gotten a lot of media atention so far,

By Lauren Moore

/ August 1, 2012

Who's an Independent? Part One: Independent Presidents

George Washington was the only president officially elected as an independent. He was never formally affiliated with any party before or during his two terms of presidency. What other Independent

By Lauren Moore

/ July 31, 2012

Budget Sequestration Effects on Swing States

Credit: Real Clear Politics Swing states can effect an election and therefore effect legislation, but how can the upcoming legislation effect swing states votes? Any of the past few years

By Lauren Moore

/ July 29, 2012

Syria Uprising: A Worrisome Future

Credit: The Hindu Latest developments in Syria speak of President Bashar al-Assad's eventual exit and the ramifications of rumored chemical weapon stockpiles. Meanwhile, months of bloody uprisings

By Lauren Moore

/ July 24, 2012

The American Independent Party

It is a common misconception that the 'American Independent' party designation represents true political independence. It doesn't. In fact, many voters may carry this designation without

By Lauren Moore

/ July 24, 2012

A Red and Blue Maine

Despite being known for its strives in independent leaders, like Angus King, Mainers have held stead fast in their republican and democrat labels. Maine has showed a .8% decrease in

By Lauren Moore

/ July 23, 2012

Romney Plans Foreign Policy Tour

In an effort to highlight his foreign policy plans if elected president, Republican nominee Governor Mitt Romney is taking off on a six day international tour this week. His planned

By Lauren Moore

/ July 23, 2012

Where do the Presidential Candidates Stand on Gun Control?

Take a look at past and present stance on the issue of gun control, for each of the four main presidential candidates. President Barack Obama Democrat President Obama has been

By Lauren Moore

/ July 22, 2012