<div><p>Most Americans are familiar with the common Thanksgiving traditions. With a seat at a table filled with food and family, our turkeys, mashed potatoes, and gravy boats are all staples of a tradition. But what are some of the less traditional facts associated with Thanksgiving?</p><h2><strong>

10 Facts About Thanksgiving You Likely Didn't Know

<div><p>On Wednesday, November 18, Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap <a href="http://www.pressherald.com/2015/11/18/maine-election-officials-certify-ranked-choice-voting-proposal-for-2016-ballot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">certified</a>&nbsp;the petition signatures gathered by&nbsp;<a href="ht

Maine Sec. of State Certifies Ranked Choice Voting for 2016 Ballot

<div><p>Former U.S. Rep. <strong>Artur Davis</strong> was considering a run for the Montgomery County Commission seat as a Democrat. One might think that a citizen seeking public office has the right to associate with the political party of his or her choice. In Alabama, this is not the case.</p><p>

Alabama Court: Candidates Can't Change Parties

<div><p>Voting with a touch of a finger has allowed us to conduct elections with greater ease, but the aging hardware of the electronic voting machines used in many states has caused security concerns to swell.</p><p>There are countless <a href="http://www.npr.org/sections/itsallpolitics/2015/04/16/

New Online Voting Software Puts Accountability, Transparency in Voters' Hands

<div><p>On November 9, New Jersey Governor <strong><a href="http://ivn.us/tag/chris-christie/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chris Christie</a></strong> vetoed "The Democracy Act," a law that would expand early voting, establish online voter registration, implement election day registration and provisio

Despite Nonpartisan Support, Chris Christie Vetoes Democracy Act

<div><p>On November 3, the Maryland Redistricting Reform Commission&nbsp;proposed a plan that would allow an independent committee to draw legislative districts.&nbsp;Under Maryland’s current system, the governor and legislature decide how electoral districts are drawn, and the new commission would 

Maryland Lawmakers to Consider Plan to End Partisan Gerrymandering

<div><p>In South Dakota, a handful of&nbsp;2016 <a href="http://www.takeitback.org/#!initiatives-/c1xmc" rel="noopener noreferrer">ballot initiatives</a> call for sweeping changes in the state's electoral system. Three amendments to the state's constitution have been proposed, detailing reforms to p

Why South Dakota May Be Next State to Adopt Nonpartisan Elections

<div><p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4IsqmMqCEo</p><p>Democratic candidate <strong><a href="http://ivn.us/tag/lawrence-lessig" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lawrence Lessig</a></strong> <a href="http://thehill.com/campaign-issues/258840-lessig-drops-out" rel="noopener noreferrer">declared Monday</a>

New DNC Debate Rule Forces Candidate to Drop Out of Presidential Race

<div><p>On Thursday, October 29, <a href="http://fox40.com/2015/10/29/former-congressional-candidate-accused-of-faking-death-threats/" rel="noopener noreferrer">news broke</a> that former congressional candidate, <strong>Karen Mathews Davis</strong>, admitted that two death threats she received whil

Karen Mathews Davis Admits Faking Death Threats During Congressional Run

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