Mac Vanandel - Independent Voter News

As GOP Stumbles to Repeal Obamacare, Single-Payer Builds Serious Momentum

Congress is debating whether to repeal the Affordable Care Act or improve it, but there is a third option that has gained serious momentum. Americans are more supportive now of

By Mac Vanandel

July 20, 2017

Despite What You've Heard, Single-Payer in California is Very Affordable

The California Senate passed legislation earlier this month to implement a single-payer health care system. The bill's passage was warmly received by progressives, but others have raised

By Mac Vanandel

June 27, 2017

Rise of the Progressives? Millions of Voters Still "Feeling the Bern" Nationwide

Democrat Rob Quist was defeated by Republican Greg Gianforte Thursday night in a special election for Montana’s at-large congressional seat, a state President Donald Trump won by 20

By Mac Vanandel

May 30, 2017

Study: Wisconsin Voter ID Had Bigger Impact on Election Than You Think

There has been a lot buzz in Washington lately over the new leaks coming out of the Trump administration, as well as the ongoing investigation into possible collusion between the

By Mac Vanandel

May 23, 2017

Why A Four-Way Presidential Race Is Not As Crazy As You Think

With the summer fast approaching, and as establishment leaders in both parties frantically try to simmer the flames of the primary chaos, there is still a chance that this election

By Mac Vanandel

April 22, 2016

4 Key Differences between Rand Paul and Ted Cruz

U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) are the first two candidates to officially announce their candidacy in the 2016 presidential election. They are two

By Mac Vanandel

April 8, 2015

Evidence Suggests Income Gap May Not Be As Wide As Some Claim

There has been much discussion regarding rising inequality in America. According to a Gallup poll, 67 percent of Americans are dissatisfied with wealth distribution today. This issue has gained traction

By Mac Vanandel

August 12, 2014

Can Open Primaries and Two-Party Systems Coexist?

On June 24, incumbent Mississippi U.S. Senator Thad Cochran managed to overcome his primary challenger, state Senator Chris McDaniel, in the state's runoff election. McDaniel, heavily backed

By Mac Vanandel

July 1, 2014

Federal Judges Have Authority To Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Bans

What seemed like a long and daunting uphill battle just a few years ago, now seems like an inevitable reality. In the last 11 months, 14 states have had their

By Mac Vanandel

May 27, 2014

The Free Market of Ideas: Why Mozilla's CEO Was Pressured to Resign

The debate over same-sex marriage has erupted again in the wake of Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich being pressured to resign from his position over a 2008 donation to an

By Mac Vanandel

April 14, 2014

Public Opinion, Businesses May Sway AZ Governor to Veto "Religious Freedom" Bill

Once again, Arizona is back in the headlines, and once again, it's caused a national uproar. As the same-sex marriage debate continues to snowball in the public

By Mac Vanandel

February 25, 2014

3 Misconceptions About The Minimum Wage

During his fifth State of the Union address, President Obama once again issued a plea to Congress to raise the federal minimum wage: "Of course, to reach millions more,

By Mac Vanandel

February 18, 2014