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Is This The Most Savage Political Campaign Ad of 2018 or All Time?
Is This The Most Savage Political Campaign Ad of 2018 or All Time?
First the ad.Wait for it:BOOOM!What a remarkable campaign ad.You don't see something like this very often.The ad was very well-planned, with the first names only and occupations of the Gosar siblings ...
01 Oct, 2018
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New Report: Marijuana Arrests Increased in 2017 Despite Legalization
New Report: Marijuana Arrests Increased in 2017 Despite Legalization
According to FBI statistics released this week, marijuana arrests in the United States actually increased to 659,700 in 2017 over 2016's total of 653,249. That's despite the fact that in 2017, the num ...
26 Sep, 2018
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Safer Roads, Bigger Privacy Concerns: A Primer on Self-Driving Cars and Transportation Policy
Safer Roads, Bigger Privacy Concerns: A Primer on Self-Driving Cars and Transportation Policy
I. The State of Self-Driving Car Technology and The PossibilitiesIn the 1990 film, Total Recall (starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sharon Stone), the protagonist played by the now former governor of ...
24 Sep, 2018
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It’s Officially "Early Voting Weekend" and It’s Changing America
It’s Officially "Early Voting Weekend" and It’s Changing America
Early voting has changed the game in modern politics, and that means snail mail is winning.On Friday, absentee voting kicked off in three states: Minnesota, Virginia, and South Dakota, and it signals ...
21 Sep, 2018
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OPINION: 2 Reforms Emerge to Boost Turnout, Competition After 2018 Primaries
OPINION: 2 Reforms Emerge to Boost Turnout, Competition After 2018 Primaries
What are the main take-aways from the 2018 primary season from an election reform perspective? In summary, some good news, some problems, and some emerging solutions.The good news is that competition ...
19 Sep, 2018
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Pop Quiz: How Many Independent or Third Party Senators Have There Been in U.S. History?
Pop Quiz: How Many Independent or Third Party Senators Have There Been in U.S. History?
The 2018 midterm elections are about to heat up. Much of the focus is on which of the two major parties will have control of Congress after November 6 -- are we looking at a blue wave or a red wave?Wh ...
10 Sep, 2018
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Looking Ahead: The Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearing Begins
Looking Ahead: The Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearing Begins
Washington, D.C.- On Tuesday the Senate confirmation hearing begins for Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s pick for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. If confirmed, Kavanaugh would tip the balanc ...
02 Sep, 2018
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The 8 Worst Ballot Access Laws in America
The 8 Worst Ballot Access Laws in America
To have their voices heard and enact change, citizens are urged to use their vote. But how can America's population be truly represented when, in some states, it is nearly impossible for independent o ...
01 Aug, 2018
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OPINION: Ranked Choice Voting Not "Most Superior" for Independents
OPINION: Ranked Choice Voting Not "Most Superior" for Independents
I am concerned with the July 24, 2018 op-ed titled, Virginia Republican: “Ranked Choice Voting Most Superior Voting Method in US.”  While the statements are true, what is missing speaks volu ...
25 Jul, 2018
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Virginia Republican: "Ranked Choice Voting Most Superior Voting Method in US"
Virginia Republican: "Ranked Choice Voting Most Superior Voting Method in US"
 In an op-ed for the online site “The Bull Elephant,” Caroline County (Va.) Republican Party member Steven Brodie Tucker writes, “Ranked Choice Voting, or Instant Run-Off Voting, is by far the mo ...
24 Jul, 2018
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