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Independents Disapprove of Obama's Handling of Housing Crisis
Independents Disapprove of Obama's Handling of Housing Crisis
   A new poll shows that independent voters in five swing-states, three of which are among the hardest hit by foreclosures and unemployment, disapprove of President Obama's leadership t ...
18 May, 2012
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Equal Protection: The Supreme Decision
Equal Protection: The Supreme Decision
So North Carolina voters approved a ballot measure that prohibits same-sex marriages within the state.  It became the last southern state to do so... and the 31st overall.  It was done durin ...
16 May, 2012
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Swing States Crucial for Presidential Race
Swing States Crucial for Presidential Race
 One of the enduring oddities of the American political landscape remains the electoral college, the antiquated system that makes selective states disproportionately important to the election pro ...
11 May, 2012
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Same-Sex Marriage Meets the Jim Crow South
Same-Sex Marriage Meets the Jim Crow South
 There was an amazing list of things that a white boy growing up in Virginia wasn’t allowed to do – not in the 1950s. You couldn’t use the same restrooms as blacks, couldn’t eat at the same resta ...
09 May, 2012
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3 Reasons to Watch Today's Primary Elections
3 Reasons to Watch Today's Primary Elections
 From the sexual allegations against Herman Cain to Newt Gingrich's proposal of a moon colony, this election cycle has has its fair share of drama. And while it's easy to get caught up in the sen ...
08 May, 2012
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IVN Week Ahead: European Shake-Up & Latino/Hispanic Spotlight
IVN Week Ahead: European Shake-Up & Latino/Hispanic Spotlight
IVN's Deeper Look At Hispanic/Latino IssuesHope you had a festive Cinco de Mayo!This week at Independent Voter Network, we will take a deeper look at economic and political issues specifically concern ...
06 May, 2012
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Q&A: Green Party Ballot Access Co-Chair Phil Huckelberry
Q&A: Green Party Ballot Access Co-Chair Phil Huckelberry
 Phil Huckelberry is the Co-chair of Green Party US Ballot Access Committee. IVN contributor AJ Segneri recently chatted with him about ballot access issues facing third parties.AJ: Provide for t ...
03 May, 2012
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The Youth Vote: Unemployment Among College Graduates
The Youth Vote: Unemployment Among College Graduates
 According to Pew Research Center data, 66% of individuals under the age of 30 voted for Barack Obama in the 2008 election. Republican Senator John McCain received only 32% of votes from the same ...
03 May, 2012
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This Week Ahead from the Independent Voter Network
This Week Ahead from the Independent Voter Network
 Ready? Set? General Election, Go!Newt Gingrich is expected to formerly drop his bid for president, now expected Wednesday, May 2nd.President Obama will officially launch his reelection campaign ...
02 May, 2012
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The Week Ahead: Campaigns Ramp Up Nationally & in California
The Week Ahead: Campaigns Ramp Up Nationally & in California
 Ready? Set? General Election, Go!Newt Gingrich is expected to formerly drop his bid for president, now expected Wednesday, May 2nd.President Obama will officially launch his reelection campaign ...
29 Apr, 2012
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3 min read