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Support for Political Parties in Arizona Continues to Drop
In 2012, Arizona took up an initiative, Proposition 121, to change the electoral system in the state to a nonpartisan, top-two primary system similar to California and Washington state. Currently, Ari...
Dark Money in California Elections Likely to Return in 2014
Credit: roarofthefour via flickr.comIn 2012, 'dark money' accounted for over $300 million spent out of the total $6 billion according to Open Secrets. 'Dark money' refers to spending in an election w...
Recent College Graduates are Less Engaged at Work, Gallup Reports
ChameleonsEye / Shutterstock.comStudent debt may not be the only problem for millennials; they also must battle to stay upbeat about their jobs. According to a recent Gallup report, college educated ...
ls New UC President Janet Napolitano Prepared to Lead?
Janet Napolitano (Left) // Credit: Dept. Homeland Security via Barry BahlerJanet Napolitano was officially appointed as the 20st President of the University of California education system Thursday. S...
Driverless Cars Continue to Raise Financial and Legal Concerns
Credit: Autoblog.comDriverless cars are quickly becoming a reality thanks to Google's recent investments in the technology. It seems that driverless cars can only improve life for everyone involved, ...
States Lack Clear Internet Privacy Laws to Protect Citizens
tlegend / shutterstock.comWith the NSA stockpiling browser data and advertising agencies targeting specific potential customers, there seems to be no end to what can be done with the massive amount o...
Does the US Senate Structure Detract From Solving State-Centric Issues
The landmark immigration reform, Bill S. 744 recently passed through the Senate 68-32 during the afternoon of June 27. It includes reforms which focus on border security, economic oppor...
FEC Nominees Highlight Agency's Dysfunction
Credit: 401(K) 2012 via FlickrPresident Obama recently announced his two nominees for the Federal Election Commission (FEC) -- Ann Ravel and Lee E. Goodman.Ravel, a Democrat, is the chair of the Cali...
Can States Nullify The Affordable Care Act?
President Obama signs healthcare reform in 2010 // Credit: Reid.senate.govCan a state unilaterally suspend the operation of ObamaCare within its borders? Of course not. That measure would violate the...
Nationwide Fair Redistricting Would End Gerrymandering
credit: Votecitizens.orgGerrymandering has become a prevalent hurdle to meaningful political participation across the country (with few exceptions, including California*). The duopoly at their finest...