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6 Surprising Facts about Ted Cruz You May Not Know
With the polling decline of Ben Carson, Texas U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has emerged as the presumed conservative choice in the Republican presidential primary. As of this writing, Cruz is polling at nearl ...
28 Dec, 2015
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4 Proposed Reforms to Strengthen Your Voice in Presidential Elections
The United States is often celebrated as the world’s leading example of representative government. However, we as a nation barely inspire half of our voters to show up for a national election—lea ...
23 Dec, 2015
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7 min read
Divided SCOTUS in 'One Person, One Vote' Case Means Uncertain Future for Voting Rights
Supreme Court justices heard oral argument Tuesday in a case that may change the way we look at voting rights and elections in the United States. In the case Evenwel v. Abbott, which centers arou ...
09 Dec, 2015
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3 min read
OPINION: Now Is The Time to Come Together on Climate Change
Climate change is real and is caused by humans.To many, this statement will seem partisan -- a liberal viewpoint. It does not have to be nor should it be, however.Environmental issues as of late have ...
07 Dec, 2015
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5 min read
Top 10 Political War Chests Being Fueled by 'Big Oil'
The United States consumes more petroleum products than any other country in the world. Hand in hand with this high-octane intake are the heavy subsidies the United States government provides to petro ...
02 Dec, 2015
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3 min read
10 Facts About Thanksgiving You Likely Didn't Know
Most Americans are familiar with the common Thanksgiving traditions. With a seat at a table filled with food and family, our turkeys, mashed potatoes, and gravy boats are all staples of a tradition. B ...
26 Nov, 2015
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2 min read
Is Islam Itself in Need of Reform?
University of North Texas student body president Adam Alattry recently lamented, "growing up in a Muslim household in the United States, the only Islam I knew was one who preached love, compassio ...
23 Nov, 2015
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9 min read
Independent Voter Project Conference: Manufacturing Gap Leaving Middle Class Behind in California
At first glance, it would appear that the Golden State has beaten the odds when it comes to creating jobs following the Great Recession. In 2014, the 1.3 million jobs that were lost during the Great R ...
20 Nov, 2015
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3 min read
Why ISIS is Islamic, and Why it Matters
Since the terrorist attacks in Paris on November 13, the world is once against debating how to understand and respond to such tragedies. French President Francois Hollande has said that the country is ...
19 Nov, 2015
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11 min read
Independent Voter Project Conference: Good Government Requires Nonpartisan Discussions, Not Party Politics
The Independent Voter Project (IVP) hosted its 2015 Business and Leadership Policy Conference at the Fairmont Hotel in Maui. The conference brought together California lawmakers from both political pa ...
18 Nov, 2015
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5 min read