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It Is Time to Bring Elections into the 21st Century
A new era of voting in California is fast approaching. Why, you might ask, in a world where information and services are accessible at the tips of our fingers almost any time of day, is voting so ”old ...
09 Dec, 2015
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5 Politicians Standing Firm Against More Surveillance After Paris
Since the Paris terrorist attacks on November 13, various mainstream news outlets have noted that the politics of surveillance have shifted. A shift would indicate that instead of rolling back surveil ...
30 Nov, 2015
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The Context of The Parisian Tragedy
Friday evenings in Paris are a spectacular event. The cold professionalism of the work week melts away to create a warm conviviality that tangibly bubbles. People of all ages, of all races, and of all ...
14 Nov, 2015
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OPINION: Will Voters Still #FeelTheBern in 2016?
If you are a Bernie Sanders supporter, you clicked the link to this op-ed, fully prepared to defend your beloved candidate. With a #FeelTheBern hashtag ready to be dispensed, you are here to boldly pr ...
20 Oct, 2015
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6 Independent Observations from the First Democratic Debate
The opening introduction to the Democratic debate was quite telling.Sounding like a preview to a Monday Night Football game, a cheesy male voice went into great detail about the “faceoff” between the ...
14 Oct, 2015
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Now That Motor Voter is Law, California's Biggest Challenge Will Be Getting People to Vote
Californians, including the estimated 6.6 million eligible Californians who aren’t registered, will soon have fewer excuses for not registering to vote.Governor Brown signed a landmark measure&nb ...
13 Oct, 2015
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Beyond the Echo Chamber: A Roundup of Nonpartisan Election News -- October 7, 2015
The latest headlines on nonpartisan voting rights from across the nation. Enjoy.Young, Independent Voters Denied Full Access to Elections in Pa.Source: John Finnerty, The HeraldMy Take: From a st ...
07 Oct, 2015
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The Rise and Fall of Rand Paul... Can He Recover?
Rand Paul, once considered the GOP’s savior after two grueling presidential election losses, has fallen on some hard times.Paul was labelled by the media as a front-runner or top-tier candidate months ...
29 Sep, 2015
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From Grassroots Movement to Major Party: A Brief History of the Independent Party of Oregon
In February, IVN.us reported on the possibility that the Independent Party of Oregon might be named Oregon's third major party by registering 5 percent of the state's voters by August 17 of this year. ...
14 Sep, 2015
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Why California's New Motor Voter Bill Won't Fix Low Turnout
The California state Senate on Thursday approved a bill that would automatically register to vote any eligible Californian who receives a driver’s license unless they opt out.The measure was prompted ...
11 Sep, 2015
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