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Defending Democracy? Democratic Candidate Dean Phillips Calls Out DNC Hypocrisy
Defending Democracy? Democratic Candidate Dean Phillips Calls Out DNC Hypocrisy
Democratic US Presidential candidate and US Representative Dean Phillips (Minnesota) condemned the systemic threats to US elections at every level of the process in a recent conversation with Open Primaries President John Opdycke.
22 Jan, 2024
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4 min read
Podcast: Blazing The Trail for Equal Representation with the Independent Voter Project
Podcast: Blazing The Trail for Equal Representation with the Independent Voter Project
IVC Media, LLC Founder and President Chad Peace was featured on The Dodi Connection, a podcast from host Mr. Wowzer that offers engaging debates on a broad spectrum of topics, from Cannabis t ...
18 Jan, 2024
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2 min read
5 Ways Justin Amash Rebelled Against the Two-Party Duopoly
5 Ways Justin Amash Rebelled Against the Two-Party Duopoly
Former US Rep. Justin Amash announced Thursday that he has officially launched an exploratory committee to determine the viability of a US Senate run in Michigan. Here are five ways he has rebelled against the two-party duopoly's leadership:
18 Jan, 2024
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8 min read
New Report: Ranked Choice Voting Empowers Candidates and Voters of Color
New Report: Ranked Choice Voting Empowers Candidates and Voters of Color
A new report by FairVote sheds light on the positive impacts of ranked choice voting (RCV) on candidates and voters of color. The comprehensive study analyzed 448 RCV elections over two decades, revealing key findings that highlight the benefits of this voting system.
17 Jan, 2024
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4 min read
Can Proportional Representation Mend the Fractures In Our Political System -- Or Would It Make Them Worse?
Can Proportional Representation Mend the Fractures In Our Political System -- Or Would It Make Them Worse?
It’s well understood that America is intensely divided today and that our divisions have worsened over time. But when did politics turn into an “us-vs-them” war?
04 Jan, 2024
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10 min read
Expect The Rhetoric Around Independent Candidates to Get Worse in 2024
Expect The Rhetoric Around Independent Candidates to Get Worse in 2024
The Republican and Democratic Parties are in panic mode. They see poll after poll show how unfavorable their candidates are and how appealing a third option in the presidential race is going into the ...
27 Dec, 2023
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4 min read
Rep. Dean Phillips on How the DNC Turns on Members Who Want to Give Voters Choice
Rep. Dean Phillips on How the DNC Turns on Members Who Want to Give Voters Choice
Former Democratic presidential candidate and Forward Party Co-Founder Andrew Yang sat down with US Rep. Dean Phillips, who announced his presidential campaign in October and seeks to challenge Pre ...
19 Dec, 2023
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2 min read
2024 Voter Registration by Party in Each State
2024 Voter Registration by Party in Each State
The Independent Voter Project (IVP) has updated its interactive primary map with the voter registration numbers for the 2024 cycle, including a breakdown of voter registration by political party in each state. 
21 Nov, 2023
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3 min read
To Be Truly Open, More Reform Is Needed to Maine Primaries
To Be Truly Open, More Reform Is Needed to Maine Primaries
Next year, Maine will hold its first open primary election. Every Maine voter — including the 32 percent registered as unaffiliated — will be able to vote. It’s a critical step forward.  
20 Nov, 2023
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3 min read
What If Neither Party Is Capable of Governing?
What If Neither Party Is Capable of Governing?
Editor's Note: This op-ed originally appeared in The Fulcrum and has been republished in its entirety on IVN with permission from the publisher. The author, John Opdycke, is Founder and President of O ...
09 Nov, 2023
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4 min read