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Rep. Dean Phillips on How the DNC Turns on Members Who Want to Give Voters Choice
Rep. Dean Phillips on How the DNC Turns on Members Who Want to Give Voters Choice
Former Democratic presidential candidate and Forward Party Co-Founder Andrew Yang sat down with US Rep. Dean Phillips, who announced his presidential campaign in October and seeks to challenge Pre ...
19 Dec, 2023
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2024 Voter Registration by Party in Each State
2024 Voter Registration by Party in Each State
The Independent Voter Project (IVP) has updated its interactive primary map with the voter registration numbers for the 2024 cycle, including a breakdown of voter registration by political party in each state. 
21 Nov, 2023
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3 min read
To Be Truly Open, More Reform Is Needed to Maine Primaries
To Be Truly Open, More Reform Is Needed to Maine Primaries
Next year, Maine will hold its first open primary election. Every Maine voter — including the 32 percent registered as unaffiliated — will be able to vote. It’s a critical step forward.  
20 Nov, 2023
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What If Neither Party Is Capable of Governing?
What If Neither Party Is Capable of Governing?
Editor's Note: This op-ed originally appeared in The Fulcrum and has been republished in its entirety on IVN with permission from the publisher. The author, John Opdycke, is Founder and President of O ...
09 Nov, 2023
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Pew: Only 4% of Americans Think US Political System Is Working 'Very Well'
Pew: Only 4% of Americans Think US Political System Is Working 'Very Well'
US voters in greater numbers than ever before do not trust the political process. In fact, according to a comprehensive study from Pew, “just 4% of U.S. adults say the political system is working extremely or very well.”
16 Oct, 2023
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Utah Group Seeks to Empower Voters to Reform Manipulative and Divisive Primary Elections
Utah Group Seeks to Empower Voters to Reform Manipulative and Divisive Primary Elections
With each new chaotic moment in US politics, more Americans demand better – better elections and a better political environment. In single-party strongholds, like Utah, movements have emerged to break ...
10 Oct, 2023
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House to Vote on New Speaker -- Why Not an Independent?
House to Vote on New Speaker -- Why Not an Independent?
The House of Representatives voted Tuesday to oust US Rep Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker. It is the first time a speaker has been removed by a House resolution brought forth by a member to remove them.
03 Oct, 2023
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American Democracy Summit: Tackling The Crises in American Democracy
American Democracy Summit: Tackling The Crises in American Democracy
Leaders in the nonpartisan reform space are set to gather in Los Angeles on September 27 for the American Democracy Summit – a 3-day event featuring A-list celebrities, high-profile public officials, ...
24 Sep, 2023
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Does Andrew Yang's Latest Book Predict the Future of US Elections?
Does Andrew Yang's Latest Book Predict the Future of US Elections?
Former presidential candidate and Forward Party Founder Andrew Yang has co-written a new political thriller with author Stephen Marche called The Last Election – and though it is a work of fi ...
14 Sep, 2023
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3 min read
Poll: Voters Do Not Trust the Parties to Give Americans Better Elections
Poll: Voters Do Not Trust the Parties to Give Americans Better Elections
Americans are growing increasingly concerned about the state of elections in the US. A recent Bipartisan Policy Center / Morning Consult poll found that over 80% of respondents are worried about Ameri ...
06 Sep, 2023
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