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Gary Johnson Campaign Schedule Winds Through Conventions
Credit: theatlantic.comRepublicans and Democrats just wrapped up their big conventions, but Independents and non-affiliated voters might be wondering where alternative solutions were being discussed....
Casino Expansion Bill for Chicago Stirs Policy Struggle
Credit: E. Jason Wambsgans / Chicago TribuneGovernor Pat Quinn recently vetoed a casino expansion bill in Illinois, which was heavily supported by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Quinn's reasoning: there...
San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro DNC Speech Excerpts
San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro will deliver the keynote address on Tuesday evening at the 2012 Democratic ConventionThe Democratic National Convention Committee released the following excerpts of Sa...
IVN's Social Media Guide to the 2012 Democratic National Convention
Today marks Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention. Much like last week's Republican "Convention Without Walls", much of the reporting this week will be social, with the Democratic National Commi...
Democratic Party Platform Includes Historic Stance on Gay Marriage
The Democratic Party unveiled their 2012 platform this week as they host their national convention in North Carolina. Among a host of topics and political concerns, the Democratic Party platform expli...
US Servicewomen Are Denied Abortions in Cases of Rape, Incest
Credit: ellsworth.af.milThe Republican National Convention drew to a close last week with full media attention. However, a non-partisan advocacy group hopes to redirect some of the focus from politic...
Arizona Bans Abortion After 18 Weeks
After a confusion, voluntary of not, over medical terminology, Arizona became the most restrictive state with a ban of abortion after 18 weeks of pregnancy.The last version of the "Women Health and Sa...
Constitution Party's Virgil Goode Off Pennsylvania Ballot
(Photo: zazzle.comThird party candidates have had a notoriously difficult road in America. Many supporters of former New Mexico governor Gary Johnson have objected to the black out treatment their ma...
The Road to 270 Electoral Votes in 2012
Credit: realclearpolitics.comThe presidential race is won by obtaining 270 of the 538 votes in the Electoral College. President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney are campaigning relen...
Vice President Joe Biden to Rally in Tampa During RNC
Credit: Dipity.comIn a bold move, Vice President Joe Biden has chosen to speak in Tampa during the Republican National Convention next week. The GOP expressed outrage at the announcement, claiming th...