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'Fixed Political Convictions' are Hurting Kansas Schools
'Fixed Political Convictions' are Hurting Kansas Schools
According to a recent report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), a think tank based in Washington, D.C., Kansas had the fourth biggest drop in per-student funding (total dollar amo...
Gay Marriage Rights Extended in 5 States after SCOTUS Rejects Appeals
Gay Marriage Rights Extended in 5 States after SCOTUS Rejects Appeals
The Associated Press reports that the Supreme Court on Monday rejected to hear the appeals of 5 states in an effort to keep their bans on same-sex marriage. Marriage rights will immediately ...
Court's Decision to Reinstate Wis. Voter ID Will Have Major Impact on Election
Court's Decision to Reinstate Wis. Voter ID Will Have Major Impact on Election
In April of this year, a federal judge struck down Wisconsin’s voter ID law, claiming that the measure placed an unfair burden on older and low-income citizens, particularly minorities.Yesterday, less...
VA in Damage Control Once Again after Comparing Veterans to Oscar the Grouch
VA in Damage Control Once Again after Comparing Veterans to Oscar the Grouch
Oscar the Grouch, the cranky Sesame Street character who lives in a garbage can, was used in reference to veterans who attended the mandated town-hall style events in Philadelphia, resulting in plenty...
IVN Daily Digest -- August 19, 2014
IVN Daily Digest -- August 19, 2014
1. Op-ed says open primary would unlock voting for all Florida voters."In an open primary, all registered voters can vote for any candidate, regardless of their political affiliation or lack thereof. ...
Why Independent Candidates Are Not 'Spoilers'
Why Independent Candidates Are Not 'Spoilers'
Is a vote for an independent or third-party candidate a wasted vote? Is it fair to accuse a candidate not running with major party backing of being a “spoiler”? Is the potential for vote-splitting a c...
Walker, Burke Shift Focus to Independents in Wis. Governor's Race
Walker, Burke Shift Focus to Independents in Wis. Governor's Race
Governor Scott Walker has already run a statewide campaign in Wisconsin for his seat, twice in fact. First, he ran in 2010 against Tom Barrett and won. Then, in 2012, the two candidates had a rematch ...
IVN Daily Digest -- July 9, 2014
IVN Daily Digest -- July 9, 2014
1. An opinion piece in the News Leader argues that Virginia should not indulge partisan calls to close the state's primaries after Eric Cantor lost his seat.Interestingly enough, one of the biggest na...
With Marriage Rights in Limbo, Gay Couples in Wis. Fight for Adoption Rights
With Marriage Rights in Limbo, Gay Couples in Wis. Fight for Adoption Rights
In June, Wisconsin witnessed both enormous highs and distressing setbacks for those who are battling for gay rights.On June 6, 2014, District Judge Barbara Crabb overturned Wisconsin’s same-sex marria...
House Passes Bipartisan Amendment to Curb NSA Surveillance
House Passes Bipartisan Amendment to Curb NSA Surveillance
A bipartisan group of legislators looking to restore transparency to data collection programs conducted by the National Security Agency (NSA) won an initial victory late last week.Passing 293-123, an ...