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Dem Rep Says His Party Needs Someone Authentic in 2020; Not An Ideologue

The recent Democratic debates were cast by the media as an internal party struggle between progressives and moderates. Yet, in a recent interview with Newsy, Michigan US Rep. Dan Kildee

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Shawn Griffiths

/ August 5, 2019

Dem Rep Says His Party Needs Someone Authentic in 2020; Not An Ideologue

Democratic Debate: What Do Independents Think?

Twenty Democratic candidates took the CNN stage Tuesday, July 30, and Wednesday, July 31, for the second round of Democratic debates ahead of the 2020 presidential primary. Right out of

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Shawn Griffiths

/ August 1, 2019

Democratic Debate: What Do Independents Think?

Lawsuit FILED: Voters v. California Secretary of State

“No taxation without representation.” That was the battle cry for Freedom that fueled the American revolution. Yet, today, the interests of private political parties are put ahead of “We, the

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Shawn Griffiths

/ July 25, 2019

Study: Politicians Don't Really Care What Voters Want... Because They Don't Have To

Do you remember the old Schoolhouse Rock segment about how a bill becomes a law? The first step, according to the bill, is that constituents come together in support of

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Shawn Griffiths

/ July 19, 2019

Study: Politicians Don't Really Care What Voters Want... Because They Don't Have To

The Legal Breakdown: How The Political Duopoly Suppresses Your Right to Vote

We have come a long way as a country in terms of securing and protecting voting rights in the US. Still, the fight continues to give all voters, regardless of

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Shawn Griffiths

/ July 10, 2019

The Legal Breakdown: How The Political Duopoly Suppresses Your Right to Vote

Let All Voters Vote: Extending Equal Voting Rights to Independents

There is no right more deeply embedded into our country’s identity than the right to vote. It is so valued by US citizens that 91% say the right to

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Shawn Griffiths

/ July 2, 2019

Let All Voters Vote: Extending Equal Voting Rights to Independents

Homeland Security's Role In 2020 And Ending Voter Confusion In CA's Presidential Primary

Worried about election security? Does the party-focused primary system leave you confused about your voting rights? Will we run into the same issues we saw in 2016 that disenfranchised and

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Shawn Griffiths

/ June 20, 2019

Homeland Security's Role In 2020 And Ending Voter Confusion In CA's Presidential Primary

ME Legislature Passes Ranked Choice Voting for President... Then Takes It Back?

Update: Despite passing with strong majorities in both chambers of the legislature, it has come to my attention that the ranked choice voting bill in Maine did not make its

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Shawn Griffiths

/ June 19, 2019

ME Legislature Passes Ranked Choice Voting for President... Then Takes It Back?

So Goes Maine? National Reform Coalition Supports Open Primaries, Ranked Choice Voting Initiatives

On Monday, the National Association of Nonpartisan Reformers (NANR) announced that it would match all contributions that reformers across the country make to support initiatives in Maine to expand the

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Shawn Griffiths

/ May 29, 2019

So Goes Maine? National Reform Coalition Supports Open Primaries, Ranked Choice Voting Initiatives

6 Legislative Efforts to Protect YOUR Right to Vote

The biggest story happening right now nationwide that is not getting any attention from the mainstream media are the campaigns, ballot proposals, signature drives, and legislative efforts going on RIGHT

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Shawn Griffiths

/ May 28, 2019

6 Legislative Efforts to Protect YOUR Right to Vote

Will Californians Finally Get An Open Presidential Primary in 2020?

California is headed for a disastrous presidential primary in 2020. Nearly 6 million registered citizens are denied a meaningful vote. Half a million voters have no idea they are registered

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Shawn Griffiths

/ May 22, 2019

Will Californians Finally Get An Open Presidential Primary in 2020?

THIS WEEK: An Independent Primary, Unrigging the Presidential Debates, and Reform on the Rise

Everyday, we hear from another candidate that if only we elect them, they will unite the country and solve our problems. But there’s a bigger reason why only 9%

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Shawn Griffiths

/ April 25, 2019

THIS WEEK: An Independent Primary, Unrigging the Presidential Debates, and Reform on the Rise