Independent Voter News (Page 180)

OPINION: The Behavior of Democrats and Republicans Makes the Best Argument for Limited Government

To the Founders and the thinkers who preceded them, the idea of limited government (ironically, a key concept in the history of liberalism), seemed intuitive. The United States Constitution presents

By Craig Berlin

/ January 22, 2019

OPINION: The Behavior of Democrats and Republicans Makes the Best Argument for Limited Government

5 Most Independent Quotes from Martin Luther King Jr

People like to argue over whether or not Martin Luther King. Jr was a Republican or a Democrat. In truth, when you look at it his words and actions, his

By

Shawn Griffiths

/ January 21, 2019

5 Most Independent Quotes from Martin Luther King Jr

NEW POLL: New Hampshire Voters Broadly Support Bipartisan “Unity Ticket” for President

In just over a year, voters in New Hampshire will participate in the first in the nation presidential primary and play an instrumental role in narrowing the field of candidates

By Nick Troiano

/ January 21, 2019

NEW POLL: New Hampshire Voters Broadly Support Bipartisan “Unity Ticket” for President

San Diego Rep. Susan Davis Issues Statement After Trip Cancelled

San Diego, Calif.- Congresswoman Susan Davis was one of the members entangled in the President Trump/House Speaker Nancy Pelosi feud over the government shutdown and cancelled overseas trip.

By Jeff Powers

/ January 18, 2019

Frayed Wires: As California enters a brave new energy world, can it keep the lights on?

Gretchen Bakke thinks a lot about power—the kind that sizzles through a complex grid of electrical stations, poles, lines and transformers, keeping the lights on for tens of millions

By Julie Cart

/ January 17, 2019

Frayed Wires: As California enters a brave new energy world, can it keep the lights on?

4 Campaigns Discuss How They Terminated Gerrymandering in 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWUXpMO3-88 Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the USC Schwarzenegger Institute convened the Terminate Gerrymandering Summit on January 10 at the University of Southern

By

Shawn Griffiths

/ January 16, 2019

4 Campaigns Discuss How They Terminated Gerrymandering in 2018

Congressman Scott Peters Will Not Run For Mayor of San Diego

San Diego, Calif.- It's official, Congressman Scott Peters will not be running for Mayor of San Diego in 2020. He will however be on the ticket in

By Jeff Powers

/ January 16, 2019

Congressman Scott Peters Will Not Run For Mayor of San Diego

Louisiana Statewide Race Decided by 17% of Voters, But There Is an “Instant” Solution

Louisiana held a special election for secretary of state in December, since no candidate got over 50% of the vote on Election Day. Yet, despite the fact that over 50%

By Rob Richie

/ January 15, 2019

Louisiana Statewide Race Decided by 17% of Voters, But There Is an "Instant" Solution

Louisiana held a special election for secretary of state in December, since no candidate got over 50% of the vote on Election Day. Yet, despite the fact that over 50%

By Rob Richie

/ January 15, 2019

Sources: City of San Diego Preparing To Sue SDGE Over Pure Water Battle

San Diego, Calif.- The City of San Diego is expected to file a lawsuit against San Diego Gas and Electric over costs and complications related to the Pure Water

By Jeff Powers

/ January 14, 2019

Sources: City of San Diego Preparing To Sue SDGE Over Pure Water Battle

She’s In: Tulsi Gabbard to Carry Anti-Establishment Fervor into 2020 Election

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NeikJyQkIo CNN reported Friday that US Rep. Tulsi Gabbard will run for the Democratic nomination in the 2020 presidential race. Gabbard made the announcement

By

Shawn Griffiths

/ January 11, 2019

She’s In: Tulsi Gabbard to Carry Anti-Establishment Fervor into 2020 Election

Is SCOTUS About to Finally Give Voters a Win on Gerrymandering?

All rise. The fearsome gerrymander is back before the Supreme Court of the United States. In the days since SCOTUS announced its decision to review partisan district-drawing cases in both

By FairVote

/ January 11, 2019