Several states are adopting an alternative approach to measure their citizens' well-being and shape public policy.
In 2012, Vermont became the first state to pass a law mandating
“They set out with little or no money. Thousands, shelter workers say, make their way through Mexico clinging to the sides and tops of freight trains. Since the 1990s, Mexico
California’s Republican Party is counting on Orange County Supervisor Janet Nguyen to help break a potential two-thirds Democratic super-majority in the state legislature this November. She’s
1. A new lawsuit filed in federal court challenges restrictive ballot access laws for independent candidates in New Mexico.
The lawsuit, filed by a member of the Public Education Committee,
“Socialism never took root in America because the poor see themselves not as an exploited proletariat but as temporarily embarrassed millionaires.” -- John Steinbeck
Self-professed "zillionaire" Nick Hanauer
In June, Wisconsin witnessed both enormous highs and distressing setbacks for those who are battling for gay rights.
On June 6, 2014, District Judge Barbara Crabb overturned Wisconsin’s same-
In the fall, California Assemblymember Kristin Olsen will take on a new political role as Republican Minority Leader. Olsen, 40, who represents the 12th Assembly District in the heart of
On June 3, County Supervisor Jeff Stone (R) and businesswoman Bonnie Garcia (R) narrowly beat Glenn Miller (R) and Philip Drucker (D) for the top two spots in California'
On July 1, 2014, part of a 2012 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rule became active that will make it easier for voters to know who is paying for political TV
A bipartisan team of U.S. Senators is hoping legislation can eventually gain the support of President Barack Obama and curb some of the powers of the National Security Agency
In an already hotly contested race for the congressional seat in Massachusetts’ sixth district, an independent candidate has just thrown his hat into the ring.
Chris Stockwell, an avowed centrist
