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Our Top Stories of 2019
Our Top Stories of 2019
As 2019 comes to a close we want to wrap up the year with a review of our most popular stories on nonpartisan reform and unfiltered political news. Unfortunately, many top stories are rife with fine e ...
31 Dec, 2019
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Partisan Establishment in New York Institutes New Rules to Squash Rising Third Party
Partisan Establishment in New York Institutes New Rules to Squash Rising Third Party
A new type of third party is racking up wins against the two-party duopoly in New York. However, state officials have authorized an unelected commission to squash any competition that challenges the p ...
19 Dec, 2019
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3 min read
South Carolina Judge Says GOP Can Deny Voters Primary; Trump Considers Ditching Debates
South Carolina Judge Says GOP Can Deny Voters Primary; Trump Considers Ditching Debates
A South Carolina judge last week dismissed a lawsuit against the state’s Republican Party over its decision to cancel a 2020 presidential primary. The decision all but ensures that many of the state’s ...
16 Dec, 2019
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2 min read
National Association of Nonpartisan Reformers Recognizes Three Political Trailblazers
National Association of Nonpartisan Reformers Recognizes Three Political Trailblazers
On December 6, 2019 nonpartisan reformers from across the country descended on Denver, Colorado for the second annual summit of the National Association of Nonpartisan Reformers (NANR).The summit conc ...
13 Dec, 2019
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Voters First: Nonpartisan Reformers Unite to Carry Historic Victories Into 2020
Voters First: Nonpartisan Reformers Unite to Carry Historic Victories Into 2020
“[The political industry] is the only industry where people are told competition is bad for the consumer.” - Katherine GehlFormer Gehl Foods CEO Katherine Gehl was among the headline speakers at the s ...
09 Dec, 2019
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3 min read
I Voted For Trump; Now I Support Tulsi Gabbard
I Voted For Trump; Now I Support Tulsi Gabbard
I supported Trump in 2016. I will not be supporting him in 2020. It is not because I hate him. It is not because I think he has been a disaster as president. It is not because of Russia, the Ukraine, ...
09 Dec, 2019
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4 min read
Michael Douglas: America's Political System Has Been Hijacked
Michael Douglas: America's Political System Has Been Hijacked
On International Anti-Corruption Day, RepresentUs launched a new video featuring Academy Award Winning Actor Michael Douglas, who has a powerful message for every voter to hear: "America's political s ...
09 Dec, 2019
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Don’t Let A Divisive Media Narrative Diminish Hope for a Better Republic
Don’t Let A Divisive Media Narrative Diminish Hope for a Better Republic
I have had the distinct honor of covering the nonpartisan reform space for the last seven years. In that time, I have seen it only build considerable momentum — and garner one historic victory after a ...
04 Dec, 2019
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4 min read
OPINION: Bloomberg vs. Trump 2020 Is So Coke and Pepsi
OPINION: Bloomberg vs. Trump 2020 Is So Coke and Pepsi
Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s entry into the 2020 race for the Democratic presidential nomination could add a jolt to a field of candidates that has so far failed to inspire much enthusiasm.While Joe Bide ...
26 Nov, 2019
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4 min read
Is Our Country Heading in the Right Direction?
Is Our Country Heading in the Right Direction?
A new survey by the Independent Voter Project (IVP) asked people if they believe our country was heading in the right or wrong direction and what they believe is the biggest problem in politics today. ...
22 Nov, 2019
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4 min read