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To Be Truly Open, More Reform Is Needed to Maine Primaries
To Be Truly Open, More Reform Is Needed to Maine Primaries
Next year, Maine will hold its first open primary election. Every Maine voter — including the 32 percent registered as unaffiliated — will be able to vote. It’s a critical step forward.  
The Media Has To Stop Worshipping A Partisan-Controlled Elections Process
The Media Has To Stop Worshipping A Partisan-Controlled Elections Process
Maine Voters Deserve More Freedom: Support Nonpartisan Open Primaries!
Maine Voters Deserve More Freedom: Support Nonpartisan Open Primaries!
Guilty Parties: Our Elections Have Been Stolen; Just Not How You Think
Guilty Parties: Our Elections Have Been Stolen; Just Not How You Think
Do American voters have a stronger theft case? For years both parties have done their best (or worse) controlling our public American election system. Are they the real guilty parties?
Guilty Parties: Our Elections Have Been Stolen; Just Not How You Think
Guilty Parties: Our Elections Have Been Stolen; Just Not How You Think
Florida's Open Primaries Amendment Could Help Ensure Voter Liberty for Mainers
Florida's Open Primaries Amendment Could Help Ensure Voter Liberty for Mainers
Open Primaries Should Head List of Crisis-Driven Election Reforms
Open Primaries Should Head List of Crisis-Driven Election Reforms
Letter to the editor: Open elections would ensure a brighter future for Maine
Letter to the editor: Open elections would ensure a brighter future for Maine
Letter to the Bangor Daily News: Ending party control of elections
Letter to the Bangor Daily News: Ending party control of elections
OPINION: Voters Must Cast Off the Shackles of Two-Party Control
OPINION: Voters Must Cast Off the Shackles of Two-Party Control

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