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Robert F Kennedy Jr to Speak at Calif. Libertarian Party Convention
Robert F Kennedy Jr to Speak at Calif. Libertarian Party Convention
The Libertarian Party of California (LPCA) announced this week that independent presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr will be a guest speaker at the party's annual convention and will participate in its POTUS Candidate Panel.
11 Jan, 2024
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Navigating the Maze: The 2024 California Presidential Primaries and Certified Candidates
Navigating the Maze: The 2024 California Presidential Primaries and Certified Candidates
California is gearing up for the 2024 presidential primaries scheduled for Super Tuesday on March 5. However, California's semi-closed rules and regulations leave millions of voters confused every election cycle. Here's everything you need to know about these elections.
11 Jan, 2024
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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry Wants to Take Regressive Step on Voter Access and Rights in His State
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry Wants to Take Regressive Step on Voter Access and Rights in His State
Republican Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry stirred controversy earlier this week when it was revealed that one of his legislative priorities is to dismantle the state's nonpartisan election system and transition to party-run primaries. Although the exact details of Landry's proposal have not been released to the public, he has faced immediate pushback from various quarters, including primary reform groups and prominent politicians such as US Senator Bill Cassidy -- who called the idea "crazy."
10 Jan, 2024
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DNC Tells New Hampshire Voters Their Primary Is "Meaningless"
DNC Tells New Hampshire Voters Their Primary Is "Meaningless"
The Democratic Party is facing criticism over recent decisions that diminish the role of voters in the democratic process. The cancellation of the presidential primary in Florida and the exclusion of challengers to incumbent President Joe Biden from primary ballots in various states were just the st
10 Jan, 2024
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2 min read
10 Ways Both Parties Are Destroying Democracy
10 Ways Both Parties Are Destroying Democracy
As the political landscape in the United States gears up for the 2024 presidential election, the media's focus is often on the perceived threats to democracy posed by individual candidates or movements, like the rhetoric around the MAGA crowd and former President Donald Trump, who is treated as the
09 Jan, 2024
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7 min read
Upcoming Book: America's Political Problems Start with Its Broken Primaries
Upcoming Book: America's Political Problems Start with Its Broken Primaries
A new book is slated to hit the shelves in February by former congressional candidate and Unite America Executive Director Nick Troiano, which details the fundamental problem with the US's unrepresentative and hyper-polarized political system and where change must begin: the primaries.
07 Jan, 2024
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Can Proportional Representation Mend the Fractures In Our Political System -- Or Would It Make Them Worse?
Can Proportional Representation Mend the Fractures In Our Political System -- Or Would It Make Them Worse?
It’s well understood that America is intensely divided today and that our divisions have worsened over time. But when did politics turn into an “us-vs-them” war?
04 Jan, 2024
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Rep. Dean Phillips on How the DNC Turns on Members Who Want to Give Voters Choice
Rep. Dean Phillips on How the DNC Turns on Members Who Want to Give Voters Choice
Former Democratic presidential candidate and Forward Party Co-Founder Andrew Yang sat down with US Rep. Dean Phillips, who announced his presidential campaign in October and seeks to challenge President Joe Biden in the Democratic nomination process. Much of the conversation centered around Phillips' campaign, but the congressman also talked about the DNC machine and how some prominent members of the party are skirting around running in 2024 because they know how the DNC turns on its own. Phil
19 Dec, 2023
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2024 Voter Registration by Party in Each State
2024 Voter Registration by Party in Each State
The Independent Voter Project (IVP) has updated its interactive primary map with the voter registration numbers for the 2024 cycle, including a breakdown of voter registration by political party in each state. 
21 Nov, 2023
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To Be Truly Open, More Reform Is Needed to Maine Primaries
To Be Truly Open, More Reform Is Needed to Maine Primaries
Next year, Maine will hold its first open primary election. Every Maine voter — including the 32 percent registered as unaffiliated — will be able to vote. It’s a critical step forward.  
20 Nov, 2023
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4 min read