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What Happens If There's an Electoral Tie?
The US is in the midst of multiple crises, including a political crisis created by the two major parties. For many Americans, the partisan rhetoric in the media and on the campaign trail has never bee...
A Self-Made Success Story, Barbara Bry Should Be San Diego's Next Mayor
This is an independent opinion. Have one of your own? Email it to hoa@ivn.usThe first time I met City Council President Pro Tem Barbara Bry was on March 3, 2019 in the Council chambers. I was immediat...
How Would Proposition 15 Impact California’s Housing Crisis?
When Californians approved Proposition 13 in 1978, critics of the landmark ballot measure say voters did not foresee many of the unintended consequences of capping property taxes on both residential a...
Build That Park: A New Initiative to Replace the U.S.-Mexico Border Wall Debacle
This is an independent opinion. Have one of your own? Email it to hoa@ivn.usRecently, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled President Donald Trump illegally diverted $3.6 bill...
19 States Where It Is Never Too Late to Register to Vote
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on The Fulcrum and has been republished on IVN with permission from the publisher.October is the last chance for most Americans to register if the...
Business Leaders Need to Create Safe, Inclusive Environments in Times of Crisis
This is an independent opinion. Have one of your own? Write it! Email it to hoa@ivn.usAlthough the pandemic presents many new risks for organizations, this can also be a good time to adopt strategies ...
Homeless Tech: App Increases Tracking Efficiency & More in San Diego
This story was updated at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10.Apps and software platforms are built based on profit motives. Anybody with a technology budget — a bank, retailer, or even a home-services provider ...
Half of US States Earn B or Better in Latest Vote-By-Mail Scorecard
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on The Fulcrum and has been republished on IVN with permission from the publisher.Almost every state has opted to make voting by mail easier in li...
Root Out Disparities in California By Voting Yes on Proposition 16
This is an independent opinion. Have one of your own? Email it to hoa@ivn.usIn this unprecedented year, a global pandemic, deep recession and nationwide demonstrations have all reinforced the persiste...
The Two-Party System's Failure Opens Door for Independent Debate
Editor's note: This piece originally appeared on The Free and Equal Elections Foundation's website and has been republished on IVN with permission from the authors.Last week’s showdown between t...