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5 States Likely to Take Up Marijuana Legalization in 2016
For many advocates of marijuana legalization, 2014 was a banner year. With initiatives passing in Oregon, Alaska, and in Washington D.C., it seems that the United States may be just a few short years ...
09 Dec, 2014
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4 min read
Do Independent Redistricting Commissions Pass Constitutional Muster?
Redistricting is a process that occurs once every ten years, where census data is utilized to redraw the boundaries of each congressional district, so as to keep the representational power of eac ...
02 Dec, 2014
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10 min read
Questions Surround a Possible Ben Carson Presidential Run
With the midterm elections barely over, potential presidential candidates are already emerging. One anticipated Republican candidate is intriguing, but may also face some opposition as the party becom ...
24 Nov, 2014
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3 min read
USA Freedom Act's Biggest Obstacle in Senate Comes from Staunch Privacy Advocates
As Congress enters the so-called lame duck session, certain bills are likely to come up for a debate and vote while political repercussions are at their lowest. However, when it comes to one purported ...
17 Nov, 2014
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2 min read
U.S. Lagging Behind Central and South American Countries in Marijuana Legalization
Across the Americas, marijuana is entering the mainstream. Along with a Republican victory in the November elections, various marijuana laws passed around the country in referendum measures. Similarly ...
17 Nov, 2014
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3 min read
Colo. Governor John Hickenlooper Pulls Out Tight Win over Republican Challenger
In Colorado, Governor John Hickenlooper (D) held on to his seat for another 4-year term. With 55 of 64 counties reporting so far, he defeated Republican challenger Bob Beauprez 48.87 percent to 46.49 ...
06 Nov, 2014
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2 min read
5 Governor's Races That Are Turning Out Independent Voters
The second-term midterm is notorious for causing trouble for the party in the White House. As election coverage continues on Election Day, the term “within the margin of error” is being heard mor ...
04 Nov, 2014
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4 min read
5 Key Races Independent Voters Will Decide on Election Day
On Tuesday, November 4, all 435 seats in the U.S. House, 36 U.S. Senate seats, 36 governorships, and several state and local offices will be up for election. Many of these races were long decided ...
04 Nov, 2014
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7 min read
Independents, Minor Parties Shape Colo. Governor's Race Going into Election Day
With Election Day just one day away, Colorado’s gubernatorial race is in a dead heat between incumbent John Hickenlooper (D) and Republican challenger Bob Beauprez. A recent poll conducted by PPD ...
03 Nov, 2014
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2 min read
The Fight for the Senate: Who Will Win Control?
The main talk of the 2014 election has been which political party will control the Senate after the votes have been counted. Democrats have been on defense throughout most of the country as President ...
28 Oct, 2014
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