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The Primary Threat to Our Democratic Process
The Primary Threat to Our Democratic Process
Few people would characterize the conservative South as enlightened when it comes to electoral politics. But the truth is that in some respects it is more advanced than many Democratic strongholds.
04 Oct, 2022
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4 min read
6 Democrat v. Democrat Races That Could Change California
6 Democrat v. Democrat Races That Could Change California
Early voting in California is quickly approaching for the 2022 election cycle. In most elections, voters will choose among candidates from two different parties -- but in several districts -- the “top ...
28 Sep, 2022
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9 min read
A New Type of Political Party Has Launched and Is Coming to a City Near You
A New Type of Political Party Has Launched and Is Coming to a City Near You
Third parties have long struggled to break through a political system that is explicitly designed to benefit the Republican and Democratic Parties. However, the Forward Party is taking an unprecedented approach to tear down the duopoly’s barriers.
26 Sep, 2022
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9 min read
Senator Brian Jones: Against the Odds but for the People
Senator Brian Jones: Against the Odds but for the People
State Senator Brian Jones joins host T.J. O’Hara on Deconstructed to discuss California politics. Senator Jones represents the 38th District that covers the vast majority of San Diego County. He p ...
21 Sep, 2022
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3 min read
Ranked Choice Voting: Election Savior or Wishful Thinking?
Ranked Choice Voting: Election Savior or Wishful Thinking?
Editor's Note: The pieces below feature two sides to the ongoing discussion on ranked choice voting from Deb Otis of FairVote and John Aldrich, Pfizer-Pratt University Professor of Political ...
16 Sep, 2022
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10 min read
Party Control over Election Certification Risks Future of Elections
Party Control over Election Certification Risks Future of Elections
Partisan machinations have increasingly shaken the faith in the integrity of the election process. Election deniers were just the start, but things have escalated to the point where some election administrators – loyal to their party – have refused to certify election results for political reasons.
13 Sep, 2022
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4 min read
North to the Future: How Alaska is Blazing a Trail for Less Partisanship
North to the Future: How Alaska is Blazing a Trail for Less Partisanship
Now, with the success of Alaska, and perhaps others, blowing wind to their backs -- San Diego could be poised for its own success.
07 Sep, 2022
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3 min read
Nonpartisan Primaries, Ranked Choice Voting Steer Focus of Pro Voter Reformers
Nonpartisan Primaries, Ranked Choice Voting Steer Focus of Pro Voter Reformers
The reform landscape has changed over the last few years. Solutions that were once presented at odds with each other have combined efforts to give voters fairer, more equitable, and more accountable e ...
16 Aug, 2022
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7 min read
August Report: The State of Voting in the US
August Report: The State of Voting in the US
Editor's Note: This article originally published on The Fulcrum and has been republished on IVN with permission from the publisher. ‍The Voting Rights Lab is tracking 2,185 bills so far this sess ...
03 Aug, 2022
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3 min read
Leading Republicans, Democrats, and Independents Unite to Form First 'Open' Party
Leading Republicans, Democrats, and Independents Unite to Form First 'Open' Party
Disenchanted and disenfranchised Republicans, Democrats, and independents are joining forces to take on the two-party duopoly with a new political party build on inclusion, accountability, and better ...
28 Jul, 2022
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2 min read