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Blame This One on Secretary of State Weber
Blame This One on Secretary of State Weber
Eight years ago, there was a competition still in play between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton when the California primary rolled around. But, even though the Democratic Party allowed independent v ...
26 Feb, 2024
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Independent Voter Guide to the South Carolina GOP Presidential Primary
Independent Voter Guide to the South Carolina GOP Presidential Primary
The South Carolina Republican presidential primary is scheduled for Saturday, February 24. It's an open primary, meaning any registered state voter can participate as long as they did not vote in the February 3 Democratic presidential primary.
20 Feb, 2024
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Biden, the Arab American Vote, and Identity Politics in 2024
Biden, the Arab American Vote, and Identity Politics in 2024
In late January, leaders from Michigan’s Arab American community rebuffed an invitation to meet with Biden’s campaign manager, expressing frustration that they hadn’t been given a voice in the administration’s policies towards Gaza.
20 Feb, 2024
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For 8th Year in a Row, Study Finds US to be 'Flawed Democracy'
For 8th Year in a Row, Study Finds US to be 'Flawed Democracy'
For the eighth consecutive year, the United States has been rated a “flawed democracy” by the Economist Intelligence Unit, a research and analysis business owned by the publisher of The Economist.
19 Feb, 2024
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2 min read
March 5 is Super Tuesday... And No One Cares
March 5 is Super Tuesday... And No One Cares
The election day colloquially referred to as Super Tuesday used to mean something. It's an election date traditionally held in early March and is known for hosting the most presidential preference ele ...
15 Feb, 2024
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4 min read
California US Senate Race: What to Expect on March 5
California US Senate Race: What to Expect on March 5
The California primaries are coming up fast. On March 5, Super Tuesday, Californians will go to the polls, but while much of the nation's attention will be on the presidential contest, voters will participate in nonpartisan primaries for all non-presidential races in the state.
14 Feb, 2024
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8 min read
If The Parties Can Ignore Primary Results, Why Not Let Everyone Vote?
If The Parties Can Ignore Primary Results, Why Not Let Everyone Vote?
Over 70,000 voters cast a ballot in the Republican primary -- and none of those votes are considered "legitimate" by the GOP. 
08 Feb, 2024
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Andrew Yang: People Are Fed Up with an Electoral System That Doesn't Care About Voters
Andrew Yang: People Are Fed Up with an Electoral System That Doesn't Care About Voters
US elections are the foundation of a paradoxical system. Voters are told every vote counts, but then see a presidential nomination process that is considered a done deal after not even 1% of voters have cast a ballot.
29 Jan, 2024
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Top 10 States for Independent Voter Registration in 2024
Top 10 States for Independent Voter Registration in 2024
Photo by Phillip Goldsberry on Unsplash   In the wake of the New Hampshire primaries, much of the discussion in the national press is about the race being a done deal. It doesn't matter who ...
24 Jan, 2024
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7 min read
Why Only One Party's Caucuses Were Discussed in Iowa
Why Only One Party's Caucuses Were Discussed in Iowa
Many voters watching the results from the Iowa caucuses on Tuesday may have noticed that the media only talked about votes on the Republican side. Only GOP results were posted on news websites and on social media.
15 Jan, 2024
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