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Defending Democracy? Democratic Candidate Dean Phillips Calls Out DNC Hypocrisy
Democratic US Presidential candidate and US Representative Dean Phillips (Minnesota) condemned the systemic threats to US elections at every level of the process in a recent conversation with Open Primaries President John Opdycke.
22 Jan, 2024
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4 min read
House to Vote on New Speaker -- Why Not an Independent?
The House of Representatives voted Tuesday to oust US Rep Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker. It is the first time a speaker has been removed by a House resolution brought forth by a member to remove them.
03 Oct, 2023
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5 min read
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
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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New Report Reveals Moore v Harper's State-by-State Threat to Democracy
Moore v Harper is the single most important case before the Supreme Court as it pertains to the future of the democratic process. The decision could allow state lawmakers to undo decades-worth of prog ...
06 Dec, 2022
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3 min read
What Is the Independent State Legislature Theory?
The date has been set for oral argument in Moore v. Harper, a Supreme Court (SCOTUS) case that could have lasting implications on how state legislative action on federal elections can be challenged. S ...
23 Oct, 2022
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6 min read
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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9 min read
August Report: The State of Voting in the US
Editor's Note: This article originally published on The Fulcrum and has been republished on IVN with permission from the publisher. The Voting Rights Lab is tracking 2,185 bills so far this sess ...
03 Aug, 2022
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3 min read
Believe It or Not, Some CA Dems and FL Republicans Agree on Something: Banning Ranked Choice Voting
It doesn’t seem like there is much these days that can unite Republicans and Democrats. However, one thing both parties have consistently agreed on is that nothing should threaten their grip on power. ...
10 Mar, 2022
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14 min read
Fair Maps Advocates Sound The Alarm Over Gerrymandering in 3 States
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in The Fulcrum and has been republished on IVN with permission from the publisher. With the 2021 redistricting cycle in full swing, one-third of t ...
17 Nov, 2021
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4 min read