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The Surprise Democrat Who Could Win California's Recall Election
The Surprise Democrat Who Could Win California's Recall Election
There appears to be a stronger possibility that the recall election against California Governor Gavin Newsom may not go in Newsom’s favor. With polls showing an even split among voters on the question ...
18 Aug, 2021
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The Census, Power Politics, and Slavery
The Census, Power Politics, and Slavery
Thanks to the Constitutionally-mandated periodic census, the House of Representatives will look a lot different for the 2022 midterm elections, with some states gaining seats, some losing them, and pa ...
12 Aug, 2021
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5 min read
New Tools That Can Be Used to Uncover and Fight Partisan Gerrymandering
New Tools That Can Be Used to Uncover and Fight Partisan Gerrymandering
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on The Fulcrum and has been republished on IVN with permission from the publisher.To the casual observer, gerrymandering can be difficult to spot, ...
10 Aug, 2021
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3 min read
Polls Point to Problems for Gavin Newsom in Recall Election
Polls Point to Problems for Gavin Newsom in Recall Election
A new poll on the recall election that could oust California Governor Gavin Newsom from office shows the state electorate is now evenly split on his fate. With the September election quickly approachi ...
04 Aug, 2021
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3 min read
The Ballot Count in AZ's Audit Is Complete: Here's What Is Happening
The Ballot Count in AZ's Audit Is Complete: Here's What Is Happening
It is hard to believe that 9 months after the 2020 election, we still aren’t completely done with it. Well, we are. The election results are certified. It’s a done deal at this point.  Howev ...
03 Aug, 2021
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7 min read
America... The Monarchy
America... The Monarchy
In June 1776, a group of American colonists met in Philadelphia to declare their independence from Great Britain and the end of George III’s dominion over what would become the United States. Alm ...
27 Jul, 2021
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Report: A Third of the Country Has Limited Voting Access Since 2020 Elections
Report: A Third of the Country Has Limited Voting Access Since 2020 Elections
Editor's Note: This article originally published on The Fulcrum and has been republished on IVN with permission from the publisher.‍More than halfway into the year, and with most state legislativ ...
22 Jul, 2021
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2 min read
California: A Voting Rights Catalyst or Dinosaur?
California: A Voting Rights Catalyst or Dinosaur?
Depending on what news station you watch, you might think that one party is the savior and the other, the enemy, of our sacred right to vote.But what if a larger battle is being waged to secure our ri ...
22 Jul, 2021
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9 min read
Ranked Choice Voting Gets Positive Review in NYC, Despite Tally Blunder
Ranked Choice Voting Gets Positive Review in NYC, Despite Tally Blunder
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in The Fulcrum, and has been republished on IVN with permission from the publisher. ‍A tallying error by the New York City Board of Elections threw ...
01 Jul, 2021
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5 min read
Thanks To Ranked Choice Voting, A NYC Mayoral Candidate Won't Win with 32% of the Vote
Thanks To Ranked Choice Voting, A NYC Mayoral Candidate Won't Win with 32% of the Vote
Voters in New York City won't know who won Tuesday's hotly contested Democratic mayoral primary just yet. Voters went to the polls to rank for the first time their preferences in a large field of viab ...
23 Jun, 2021
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