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Marco Rubio: The True Front-Runner of the GOP?
Marco Rubio: The True Front-Runner of the GOP?
Despite Donald Trump's consistent lead in most polls and Ben Carson's lead in Iowa polls, another Republican presidential candidate is increasingly being called a front-runner by the press.Ross D ...
02 Nov, 2015
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OPINION: Nobody Wants to be The 'Next Nader'
OPINION: Nobody Wants to be The 'Next Nader'
If you are a political guru, you might want to watch An Unreasonable Man. The film covers the rise and fall of America’s most vociferous and successful consumer advocate, Ralph Nader, during his ...
26 Oct, 2015
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5 min read
One Year Later: 6 Reflections of an Independent Author
One Year Later: 6 Reflections of an Independent Author
I have been writing for IVN since the summer of 2014. Though my academic background is in political science, I can confidently say I have learned more about American politics in this one year ...
03 Sep, 2015
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CNN Snubs Only Woman in GOP Field Despite High Poll Numbers
CNN Snubs Only Woman in GOP Field Despite High Poll Numbers
There was general consensus among the public that Carly Fiorina won the first GOP "happy hour" debate and the poll numbers showed it. Now, even with high poll numbers, Fiorina is at risk of being rele ...
28 Aug, 2015
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3 min read
Do Multi-Member Districts Improve Representation in State Legislatures?
Do Multi-Member Districts Improve Representation in State Legislatures?
While Congress has twice mandated the use of single-member districts (SMD) for electing members of Congress (once in 1842 and again in 1967), state legislatures are at liberty to determine how their r ...
26 Aug, 2015
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Promoting Equal Representation: Ranked Choice Voting a Top Priority for One POTUS Candidate
Promoting Equal Representation: Ranked Choice Voting a Top Priority for One POTUS Candidate
Prominent legal scholar and political activist Larry Lessig has entered the 2016 race for the White House. Joining Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Martin O’Malley for the Democratic nomination, L ...
14 Aug, 2015
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Does Trump's Non-Loyalty Oath Strengthen His Independent Cred?
Does Trump's Non-Loyalty Oath Strengthen His Independent Cred?
As much as Donald Trump called "foul" on tough questioning in the Fox debate, including the Big Question about whether everyone was committed to supporting the Republican nominee, from the point of vi ...
13 Aug, 2015
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5 min read
Crowded GOP Field to Take the Stage at Republican Primary Debate
Crowded GOP Field to Take the Stage at Republican Primary Debate
The first round of the Republican primary debates will be held Thursday night at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The field of Republican presidential candidates stands at 17, but only 10 will ...
05 Aug, 2015
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Are Top-Two Primaries Transforming California Politics?
Are Top-Two Primaries Transforming California Politics?
The nonpartisan or "top-two" primary in California is working and the Golden State has more competitive elections, has increased voter access and a better functioning legislature.Those are the key fin ...
05 Aug, 2015
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2 Ways California Could Expand Voter Choice in Elections
2 Ways California Could Expand Voter Choice in Elections
California's existing election system for Congress and state office could be improved with the following ideas.The problem with the status quo is that ever since it went into effect in 2011, there has ...
31 Jul, 2015
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