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IVN Daily Digest -- July 14, 2014
1. Plurality of Americans think the election system is unfair to voters."A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 48% of Likely U.S. Voters now say American elections are not fair ...
14 Jul, 2014
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IVN Daily Digest -- July 11, 2014
1. Letter to The Aspen Times says many Colorado voters are denied their constitutionally-protected rights of non-association and equal access to elections under the state's partisan primary system."Th ...
11 Jul, 2014
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By The Numbers: Understanding The Severity of PTSD
"The term 'PTSD' has come into the common lexicon in a very non-specific manner, often used to refer to any type of emotional reaction to traumatic or disturbing events," said Dr. David Reiss, M.D., i ...
09 Jul, 2014
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Federal Courts to Decide Constitutionality of Ag-Gag Laws
Two federal district courts are expected to rule on the constitutionality of ag-gag laws, laws which make it illegal for undercover investigators -- often from established animal rights groups -- ...
18 Jun, 2014
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California Candidates Defend Individual Voter Rights and Top-Two Primary
In 2010, California voters passed the nonpartisan, "top-two open primary" initiative. The initiative fundamentally changed the purpose of primary elections from one conducted for the purpose of electi ...
28 May, 2014
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Colorado Primaries will Disenfranchise Independent Voters
Colorado’s primary elections are one month away, but will only allow participation from voters and politicians who affiliate with a party. Colorado’s closed primaries effectively force the 36 percent ...
27 May, 2014
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Mass. Incumbent Faces Serious Primary Threats in 6th Congressional District
John Tierney, who narrowly held his Massachusetts congressional seat in 2012, is facing another difficult challenge in the 2014 election season. Tierney, a Democrat, has represented the 6th Congressio ...
27 May, 2014
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Psychological Effects of Poverty Just As Bad As Physical
For the 46.5 million Americans living below the poverty line, 16 million of which are children, life has become a consistent struggle. This struggle does not simply begin and end with monetary concern ...
23 May, 2014
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Massachusetts Lawmakers Overwhelmingly Pass Election Reform Bill
In the Massachusetts 2013 special election, voter turnout statewide marked a record low at only 27 percent. While special elections typically struggle to attract voter interest, last year was particul ...
20 May, 2014
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FEC OKs Bitcoins for Political Contributions; Sets Unclear Limits
After months of debate, the Federal Election Commission unanimously approved the use of bitcoins for political contributions. The decision also allows political committees to purchase digital cur ...
16 May, 2014
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