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Do We Really Need Another Political Party?
Do We Really Need Another Political Party?
OPINION: While a party that reflects progressive values would warm my heart, now is not the time to add another source of partisan divisiveness in the form of a political party.
Do We Really Need Another Political Party?
Do We Really Need Another Political Party?
This is an independent opinion. Have one of your own? Email it to sandiego@ivn.usBernie Sanders’ loss of the Democratic Party’s nomination for president prompted some voters to cry out, as they have i...
 National Reform Leaders Lay Out the Future of Better Elections for 2021 and Beyond
National Reform Leaders Lay Out the Future of Better Elections for 2021 and Beyond
US voters and reform practitioners had an opportunity over the weekend to wrap up 2020 celebrating the success of historic proposals for better elections and discuss future endeavors to give the Ameri...
Left-Leaning San Diego Pundit Reveals What It’s Like to Play In the Opposition Sandbox
Left-Leaning San Diego Pundit Reveals What It’s Like to Play In the Opposition Sandbox
Laura Fink is an up-and-coming TV news pundit. She isn’t offended by the “talking head” label, which can carry negative connotations, but certainly would prefer “political analyst.” She agrees to...
To Fight Depression, San Diego Educator Offers Unique Program
To Fight Depression, San Diego Educator Offers Unique Program
Before Social and Emotional Learning became widely recognized as a critical component of teen lives, Marisa Fogelman was well ahead of the curve. Fogelman spent two decades developing a curriculu...
 Is Proportional Representation the Future of Political Reform?
Is Proportional Representation the Future of Political Reform?
Momentum continues to build for broad systemic changes to how US citizens elect their public officials. Reforms like ranked choice voting and nonpartisan primaries are growing in popularity as voters ...
Abolishing The Electoral College Could Have Many Unintended Consequences
Abolishing The Electoral College Could Have Many Unintended Consequences
It’s been a month since Election Day, and we still don’t know who won the 2020 election! While it’s looking more and more clear every day that Joe Biden will be inaugurated in January, Donald Trump ha...
Winning Reforms: Better Elections Leaders Wrap Up & Gear Up for 2021
Winning Reforms: Better Elections Leaders Wrap Up & Gear Up for 2021
Voters are frustrated with the state of US politics. They want a fairer system that empowers them to elect representatives who will put their interests above those of private political parties and spe...
 America in 2040: Still a Superpower?
America in 2040: Still a Superpower?
The Honorable David M. Walker joins T. J. O’Hara on Deconstructed to discuss his latest book: America in 2040: Still a Superpower? A Pathway to Success. Mr. Walker is a distinguished professor at...
 America in 2040: Still a Superpower?
America in 2040: Still a Superpower?
The Honorable David M. Walker joins T. J. O’Hara on Deconstructed to discuss his latest book: America in 2040: Still a Superpower? A Pathway to Success. Mr. Walker is a distinguished professor at...