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Report: 161 Reasons to Have Hope for the Future of Democracy

Many people in the US are worried about the state of democracy in their state and the country at-large. However, a new report shows why there is still cause for hope even in a tremulous political envi...

The US Is Not a Model of Democracy for the World

Anyone who has followed the pro-voter, pro-democracy reform space for even a small period of time knows America’s political processes are flawed. It may not even come as a surprise to find out that th...

The Ballot Count in AZ's Audit Is Complete: Here's What Is Happening

It is hard to believe that 9 months after the 2020 election, we still aren’t completely done with it. Well, we are. The election results are certified. It’s a done deal at this point. However, there a...

Improv & Democracy: A Counter-Intuitive Approach to Reigniting Inclusive Political Engagement in America

“It’s almost impossible to maintain any kind of distance or any sense of social hierarchy when you’re just howling with laughter. Laughter is a force for democracy.” - John Cleese Independent voters h...

Virtual Magic Show to Introduce Ranked Choice Voting to San Diego

When representatives from the League of Women Voters, RepresentUs, and the Independent Voter Project first met in 2019, political insiders said it would take a miracle to bring an innovative election ...

How Corporate Money Is Crippling Our Democracy

Every major issue America faces today—from climate change and healthcare to income inequality and student loan debt—can be traced at least in part to government policies that prioritize corporate prof...

Just What is H.R. 1, Anyway?

H.R. 1, named the "For the People Act of 2021," is legislation originally proposed by the House of Representatives in 2019 to fight electoral corruption and shore up our representative democracy throu...

Just What is H.R. 1, Anyway?

H.R. 1, named the "For the People Act of 2021," is legislation originally proposed by the House of Representatives in 2019 to fight electoral corruption and shore up our representative democracy through changes in federal election law....

Do We Really Need Another Political Party?

This is an independent opinion. Have one of your own? Email it to sandiego@ivn.us Bernie Sanders’ loss of the Democratic Party’s nomination for president prompted some voters to cry out, as they have ...

Do We Really Need Another Political Party?

OPINION: While a party that reflects progressive values would warm my heart, now is not the time to add another source of partisan divisiveness in the form of a political party....

Abolishing The Electoral College Could Have Many Unintended Consequences

It’s been a month since Election Day, and we still don’t know who won the 2020 election! While it’s looking more and more clear every day that Joe Biden will be inaugurated in January, Donald Trump ha...

San Diego’s ‘More Choice’ Advocates Gain Momentum After November Election

San Diego advocates of Ranked Choice Voting said they have renewed momentum after the election reform measure was approved in several U.S. cities and in the state of Alaska. Five cities, including Alb...
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