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Pew: Only 4% of Americans Think US Political System Is Working 'Very Well'
Pew: Only 4% of Americans Think US Political System Is Working 'Very Well'
US voters in greater numbers than ever before do not trust the political process. In fact, according to a comprehensive study from Pew, “just 4% of U.S. adults say the political system is working extremely or very well.”
16 Oct, 2023
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3 min read
Utah Group Seeks to Empower Voters to Reform Manipulative and Divisive Primary Elections
Utah Group Seeks to Empower Voters to Reform Manipulative and Divisive Primary Elections
With each new chaotic moment in US politics, more Americans demand better – better elections and a better political environment. In single-party strongholds, like Utah, movements have emerged to break ...
10 Oct, 2023
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6 min read
House to Vote on New Speaker -- Why Not an Independent?
House to Vote on New Speaker -- Why Not an Independent?
The House of Representatives voted Tuesday to oust US Rep Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker. It is the first time a speaker has been removed by a House resolution brought forth by a member to remove them.
03 Oct, 2023
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5 min read
American Democracy Summit: Tackling The Crises in American Democracy
American Democracy Summit: Tackling The Crises in American Democracy
Leaders in the nonpartisan reform space are set to gather in Los Angeles on September 27 for the American Democracy Summit – a 3-day event featuring A-list celebrities, high-profile public officials, ...
24 Sep, 2023
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3 min read
Does Andrew Yang's Latest Book Predict the Future of US Elections?
Does Andrew Yang's Latest Book Predict the Future of US Elections?
Former presidential candidate and Forward Party Founder Andrew Yang has co-written a new political thriller with author Stephen Marche called The Last Election – and though it is a work of fi ...
14 Sep, 2023
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3 min read
Poll: Voters Do Not Trust the Parties to Give Americans Better Elections
Poll: Voters Do Not Trust the Parties to Give Americans Better Elections
Americans are growing increasingly concerned about the state of elections in the US. A recent Bipartisan Policy Center / Morning Consult poll found that over 80% of respondents are worried about Ameri ...
06 Sep, 2023
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2 min read
Democracy Is on the 2023 Ballot in These States
Democracy Is on the 2023 Ballot in These States
Starting in August, voters in a handful of states will have the opportunity to change how their governments operate by determining the outcome of ballot initiatives.
08 Aug, 2023
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8 min read
Sen. Lisa Murkowski: Alaska's Final Four Voting System Gives Voters Real Choice
Sen. Lisa Murkowski: Alaska's Final Four Voting System Gives Voters Real Choice
US Sen. Lisa Murkowski says nonpartisan primaries and ranked choice voting are a good thing for Alaska elections and should be considered in other states.
03 Aug, 2023
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4 min read
Over 80 Indie Leaders Sign Letter Thanking Chuck Todd for Spotlighting Independent Movement
Over 80 Indie Leaders Sign Letter Thanking Chuck Todd for Spotlighting Independent Movement
We received your announcement that you will be stepping down as moderator of NBC’s “Meet The Press” with mixed reaction. Of course, we are happy that you are on to your next chapter and wish you all the best.
02 Aug, 2023
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4 min read
Stop Fighting for Me. Start Working for Me
Stop Fighting for Me. Start Working for Me
If you think about it, fighting for someone or something is predicated upon there already being a fight in progress, one in which to take sides. And that is one of the underlying problems in our current political environment. Our leaders, more often than not, become leaders by convincing us that they are best equipped to fight on our behalf. Yet, why does there always have to be a fight?
19 Jul, 2023
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6 min read