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Pew: Only 4% of Americans Think US Political System Is Working 'Very Well'
US voters in greater numbers than ever before do not trust the political process. In fact, according to a comprehensive study from Pew, “just 4% of U.S. adults say the political system is working extremely or very well.”
16 Oct, 2023
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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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Nonpartisan Primary Resolution Introduced In Arkansas Legislature
Arkansas State Senator Clarke Tucker (Little Rock) has introduced a state constitutional amendment that would implement a nonpartisan top-two primary system in Arkansas similar to the systems in place ...
10 Feb, 2023
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Missouri Lawmakers Are Once Again Targeting the Ballot Initiative Process
The Missouri House approved a proposal Thursday that would make it harder for citizens to amend the state’s constitution via ballot initiative. The resolution would raise the vote threshold to pass co ...
06 Feb, 2023
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Nevada Picks Up the Torch for Competitive, Nonpartisan Elections
The discussion in the national press over the last few days has centered around the two-sided Republican vs Democratic narrative. The biggest winners. The biggest losers. What happened with the polls? ...
11 Nov, 2022
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One Measure at A time: The 2022 Revolt Against Rigged Elections
Another Election Day is quickly approaching in the US, and many voters have an opportunity to add their voices to the growing repudiation of an election system that has failed to represent and provide ...
16 Oct, 2022
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The Primary Threat to Our Democratic Process
Few people would characterize the conservative South as enlightened when it comes to electoral politics. But the truth is that in some respects it is more advanced than many Democratic strongholds.
04 Oct, 2022
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A New Type of Political Party Has Launched and Is Coming to a City Near You
Third parties have long struggled to break through a political system that is explicitly designed to benefit the Republican and Democratic Parties. However, the Forward Party is taking an unprecedented approach to tear down the duopoly’s barriers.
26 Sep, 2022
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North to the Future: How Alaska is Blazing a Trail for Less Partisanship
Now, with the success of Alaska, and perhaps others, blowing wind to their backs -- San Diego could be poised for its own success.
07 Sep, 2022
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Attacking Citizen Ballot Initiatives Only Deteriorates Democracy Further
Nearly all of the most monumental and beneficial changes to political structures across the country have come at the behest of the people. From independent redistricting to anti-corruption measures, v ...
12 Jul, 2022
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