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Congress In Chaos: How Extreme Minority Rule Has Broken Our Government
Congress In Chaos: How Extreme Minority Rule Has Broken Our Government
It has been 3 days since US Rep. Kevin McCarthy was ousted as Speaker of the House, and the chamber still waits for a new Speaker to be elected by its members. Until this happens, the House cannot con ...
06 Oct, 2023
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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
Turnout Among Young Voters Significantly Higher in Vote at Home States, Report Finds
Turnout Among Young Voters Significantly Higher in Vote at Home States, Report Finds
As the political landscape in the US shifts and some states find ways to offer their citizens more accessible elections, young voters are challenging conventional political wisdom in a significant way ...
10 Sep, 2023
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4 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
DC Democrats Sue to Preserve Independent Voter Suppression
DC Democrats Sue to Preserve Independent Voter Suppression
Not long after the District of Columbia’s Board of Elections unanimously determined that the subject matter of a ranked choice voting and open primaries initiative was appropriate for the 2024 ballot, Democrats filed a lawsuit to prevent voters from weighing in on the matter.
15 Aug, 2023
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3 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
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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From Primaries to Administration, Arizonans Support Nonpartisan Elections
From Primaries to Administration, Arizonans Support Nonpartisan Elections
Four in five Arizona voters favor a nonpartisan primary system and nearly all voters believe election officials should function in a nonpartisan manner. This is according to a survey conducted by Arizona State University’s Center for an Independent and Sustainable Democracy. 
01 Aug, 2023
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3 min read
The Nation's Capital Has a Chance to Adopt Fairer and Better Elections
The Nation's Capital Has a Chance to Adopt Fairer and Better Elections
Open primaries and ranked choice voting could be the future of elections in Washington, DC. The city’s Board of Elections unanimously ruled that a proposed measure that would adopt both reforms can be placed on the city’s 2024 ballot.
24 Jul, 2023
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3 min read