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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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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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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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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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Independent Voter Project Conference: Skills Gap, Outdated Regulations Threaten California's Tech Dominance
In a state of over 38 million people, Californians – as well as the rest of the U.S. – have come to rely inextricably upon the capabilities of modern telecommunications technologies. Whether it’s ...
18 Nov, 2015
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3 min read
IVN Poll: Colbert, Oliver, and Ron Paul Top Choices for New Debate Moderators
Ahead of last week's GOP and Democrat debates, IVN conducted an opinion poll asking readers, "If it was your choice, who would be the debate moderator?"Respondents could choose as many news ...
17 Nov, 2015
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Why is the West so Eager to Play Into ISIS' Apocalyptic Goals?
Fighting against insurgencies are always difficult, but almost impossible when the two sides have asymmetric goals for the outcome of the confrontation.Fighting against a force that is not only willin ...
16 Nov, 2015
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3 min read
Just How Burdensome are Government Regulations?
During the fourth Republican debate in Milwaukee, several candidates assailed the burdensome nature of government regulations, arguing that the imposition of rules on industries and businesses re ...
13 Nov, 2015
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