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OPINION: The Midterm Results Are a Serious Wake Up Call for Progressives
Since 2016, energized progressives have sought to break the cycle that has seen power swing between establishment politicians in the Democratic and Republican parties for decades. After disappointing ...
07 Nov, 2018
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A Blue Wave of Violence and Death Threats Against Republicans
"I hope someone kills you." Sen. Susan Collins Menaced for Kavanaugh VoteWASHINGTON, DC - In the wake of her choice to vote for the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, Sen. Susan Col ...
08 Oct, 2018
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Is This The Most Savage Political Campaign Ad of 2018 or All Time?
First the ad.Wait for it:BOOOM!What a remarkable campaign ad.You don't see something like this very often.The ad was very well-planned, with the first names only and occupations of the Gosar siblings ...
01 Oct, 2018
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New Report: Marijuana Arrests Increased in 2017 Despite Legalization
According to FBI statistics released this week, marijuana arrests in the United States actually increased to 659,700 in 2017 over 2016's total of 653,249. That's despite the fact that in 2017, the num ...
26 Sep, 2018
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OPINION: 2 Reforms Emerge to Boost Turnout, Competition After 2018 Primaries
What are the main take-aways from the 2018 primary season from an election reform perspective? In summary, some good news, some problems, and some emerging solutions.The good news is that competition ...
19 Sep, 2018
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Pop Quiz: How Many Independent or Third Party Senators Have There Been in U.S. History?
The 2018 midterm elections are about to heat up. Much of the focus is on which of the two major parties will have control of Congress after November 6 -- are we looking at a blue wave or a red wave?Wh ...
10 Sep, 2018
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Looking Ahead: The Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearing Begins
Washington, D.C.- On Tuesday the Senate confirmation hearing begins for Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s pick for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. If confirmed, Kavanaugh would tip the balanc ...
02 Sep, 2018
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OPINION: Ranked Choice Voting Not "Most Superior" for Independents
I am concerned with the July 24, 2018 op-ed titled, Virginia Republican: “Ranked Choice Voting Most Superior Voting Method in US.” While the statements are true, what is missing speaks volu ...
25 Jul, 2018
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Virginia Republican: "Ranked Choice Voting Most Superior Voting Method in US"
In an op-ed for the online site “The Bull Elephant,” Caroline County (Va.) Republican Party member Steven Brodie Tucker writes, “Ranked Choice Voting, or Instant Run-Off Voting, is by far the mo ...
24 Jul, 2018
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SCOTUS Renders Its Own "State of the Union" in Janus Decision
SAN DIEGO, CALIF. – The United States Supreme Court’s ruling in Janus v. AFSCME may serve as a landmark decision. While traditional media outlets and the Democratic establishment are already discredit ...
27 Jun, 2018
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