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It's been a long, long road, but the big day has finally arrived: Election 2012. It has been a media frenzy to a near apocalyptic end, with so many important races to watch, but they warrant the attention. This election's lofty implications and expectations are a test of our heralded theory of governance, a test of democracy in America. Importantly, a declaration of independence by so many voters has indicated a distinct and special shift in the status quo, giving this election an undeniable air

Photo: www.cit.uscourts.gov Contrary to popular belief, the right to vote was not guaranteed by the Constitution. The Constitution implies a voting process but neither describes it nor identifies who the voters will be. The 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, during the post-Civil War reconstruction period, prohibited individuals from being allowed to vote on the basis of race, even if the person was a former slave. However, this amendment was meaningless in the former confederacy, as voting laws

[Update 8:18 PM PST] IVN.us announces Barack Obama has been re-elected to a second term. [Update 8:17 PM PST] CNN projects President Barack Obama will win re-election by taking the state of Ohio. [Update 8:15 PM PST] With the projection of Oregon going to Obama, statistically speaking it is very unlikely Romney will be able to pull off a victory because one more state will put the president over the top. CNN also projects Missouri to be carried by Mitt Romney. -- [Update 8:10 PM PST] Th

(Arizona) - Partisan leaders on both sides have finally found something they agree on. From far right partisan Republicans like Russel Pearce, Robert Graham, and Governor Jan Brewer, to partisan Democratic State Sen. Steve Gallardo, the threat of a political process under Proposition 121 that would encourage candidates to appeal to a broader constituency, has brought two otherwise enemies together. A representative democracy can only survive when the most people can participate in a meaningful

On Tuesday, more than just the presidency will be determined. From school boards to assemblymembers, we have the chance to shape the future of our representation.There is no other office that can effect the general sentiment and political discourse than a presidential election season. Join us at IVN all week where we discuss what the 2012 presidential election means for the next four years. IVN Election CenterPart of IVN’s ongoing mission is to bring you coverage of national elections and the

This season of extreme partisanship is mercifully being brought to an end by Election Day and by the storm disaster in the Northeast. I live in New York City and was here for the hurricane and remain here for its aftermath. The damage inflicted by the storm is so upsetting - even surreal. The City is struggling to right itself, to restore power, reopen public transit, care for its citizens and assess the destruction. Beyond the short-term challenges of recovery, the hurricane's aftermath expos

Editor's Note: This article is the second in a series of developing stories surrounding the disclosure of the donors behind the Arizona group, Americans for Responsible Leadership. The first in the series is available at "Americans for Responsible Leadership Inquiry [Developing Story]" Americans for Responsible Leadership Appeals Lower Court Ruling in Favor of FPPC Americans for Responsible Leadership (ARL) has followed through with its promise to appeal the Supreme Court’s (i.e., the lower co

(Arizona) - For those of you unfamiliar with Arizona's Prop 121, the measure would fundamentally change the way the primary system is conducted in the state. Instead of party-controlled primaries, the system would be non-partisan; a single ballot for every candidate and voter. Naturally, party leaders are not supporters of the measure. In California, for example, where the state went from the least competitive to the most competitive elections after the state held its first non-partisan primary

Photo: AZCentral.com This election has featured some extremely tight races, even in states that traditionally lean one way or another. This unpredictability has led to rampant campaign spending by both the Republicans and the Democrats, and races in Arizona are no exception. Ron Barber, former aid to Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D), who was injured in a shooting last year, is running for reelection in Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District. Barber, also injured in the attack, won the seat

(Arizona) - Latino voters are being bombarded with anti-prop 121 messages paid for by special interest groups like Americans for Responsible Leadership and with the support of divisive political leaders like Russell Pearce. ARL has contributed nearly half a million dollars to paint the non-partisan measure as a special interest pet project. The irony is, the Yes on Prop 121 campaign is by all accounts a low-budget operation. One click on their website, or a look at their TV spot, and its pretty