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What The Heck Is The Two-Party Duopoly?
What The Heck Is The Two-Party Duopoly?
What is the duopoly? On the surface this may seem like a common sense question: We have a political system dominated by two major parties. Hence, we have a duopoly. That simple, right?  Yet, the ...
05 Feb, 2021
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16 min read
‘Unequal’ Justice: Discriminating Against Discrimination
‘Unequal’ Justice: Discriminating Against Discrimination
Suja A. Thomas joins host T. J. O’Hara on Deconstructed to discuss employment discrimination law in the United States. She is a Professor of Law at the University of Illinois with a research focus on ...
03 Feb, 2021
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1 min read
‘Unequal’ Justice: Discriminating Against Discrimination
‘Unequal’ Justice: Discriminating Against Discrimination
While we can celebrate the election of the first Black, subcontinental Asian, female Vice President, our Nation still struggles with discrimination based on a variety of suspect categories.
03 Feb, 2021
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1 min read
California, US Problems Need Middle-Ground Solutions
California, US Problems Need Middle-Ground Solutions
Centrist solutions exist to many of California’s and our nation’s problems. Politics makes it easier to attack an opponent’s position than to advance one’s own, however.
28 Dec, 2020
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3 min read
California, US Problems Need Middle-Ground Solutions
California, US Problems Need Middle-Ground Solutions
Editor's Note: This piece originally published in Press-Enterprise out of Riverside, CA, and has been republished on IVN with permission from the author.‍Centrist solutions exist to many of Calif ...
28 Dec, 2020
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3 min read
Despite Reform Gains, Partisan Interests Still Largely Control Redistricting Process
Despite Reform Gains, Partisan Interests Still Largely Control Redistricting Process
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on The Fulcrum and has been republished on IVN with permission from the publisher.‍Next year's redistricting landscape is, at best, a mixed bag for good ...
24 Nov, 2020
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8 min read
Who’s Really Behind the Fight for Better Elections?
Who’s Really Behind the Fight for Better Elections?
The democracy reform movement is having a moment right now. There are campaigns all across the country fighting gerrymandering, corruption, voter suppression, and plurality voting.Because of this, we ...
27 Oct, 2020
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4 min read
19 States Where It Is Never Too Late to Register to Vote
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 ...
15 Oct, 2020
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2 min read
These 34 States Are Making Voting Easier ahead of November
These 34 States Are Making Voting Easier ahead of November
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on The Fulcrum and has been republished on IVN with permission from the publisher.‍Voting in the presidential election ends in 40 days, and states ...
24 Sep, 2020
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4 min read
It’s Common Sense: Let Californians Speak in a Safe Way
It’s Common Sense: Let Californians Speak in a Safe Way
This is an independent opinion. Want to respond? Write your own commentary! Email hoa@ivn.us.The California Common Sense Party is attempting to be officially recognized, so that it can participate in ...
02 Sep, 2020
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2 min read