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Trump File: All The Controversies We've Forgotten Over Russia
Trump File: All The Controversies We've Forgotten Over Russia
It has been said of presidential candidates that the ideal nominee is one with no history. Put another way, the candidate with the lowest number of blemishes in the public eye.That approach assumes a ...
27 Jun, 2017
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How the Fair Representation Act Would Empower Voters in the Southwest
How the Fair Representation Act Would Empower Voters in the Southwest
The United States continues to fall short in fairly reflecting its diversity in elected offices. Our widespread use of a winner-take-all rule -- that is, one where the biggest group of voters can win ...
26 Jun, 2017
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5 min read
OPINION: Liberals Must Reflect on Failure with Humility
OPINION: Liberals Must Reflect on Failure with Humility
Liberals in America have been dealt some heavy blows in the past few decades. The impeachment of Bill Clinton, losing the 2000 election by a Supreme Court verdict, the Tea Party, partisan gerrymanderi ...
23 Jun, 2017
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4 min read
Blackmail, Obstruction, Secrecy: Could Debbie Wasserman Schultz Face Impeachment?
Blackmail, Obstruction, Secrecy: Could Debbie Wasserman Schultz Face Impeachment?
At what point will the damaging revelations of the ongoing investigation into Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz's congressional office require the constitutional remedy of impeachment?As the corruption sc ...
23 Jun, 2017
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6 min read
Illinois Out Of Control: Gearing Up For Chapter 9?
Illinois Out Of Control: Gearing Up For Chapter 9?
For the first time in history, a state might file for bankruptcy protection.That's what happens when you operate three years without a budget.Illinois has a full-fledged financial crisis on its hands. ...
22 Jun, 2017
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1 min read
Fair Elections, Better Representation: The US Can Learn a Lot from Scottish Elections
Fair Elections, Better Representation: The US Can Learn a Lot from Scottish Elections
On May 4, Scotland held its elections for local councils using a Multi-Winner Ranked Choice Voting System (RVC). Once again, Scottish election results have demonstrated how their system gives voters f ...
22 Jun, 2017
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2 min read
Oil, War, and Counterterrorism: Meet Saudi Arabia's Next King
Oil, War, and Counterterrorism: Meet Saudi Arabia's Next King
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ShxMHnQyn8Salman, often referred to as ‘MBS’, has leapfrogged the king’s nephew Mohammed bin NayefJune 21, 2017Conor GaffeyPosted with permission from NewsweekKing Sal ...
22 Jun, 2017
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Republican Handel Takes Georgia's Sixth Congressional District
Republican Handel Takes Georgia's Sixth Congressional District
More than $50 million was spent on Georgia's Sixth Congressional District special election.For Democrats, a win would have been a sign that the Trump resistance is translating into tangible electoral ...
20 Jun, 2017
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1 min read
The Independent Movement is Blowing Up in Oregon
The Independent Movement is Blowing Up in Oregon
It appears that the momentum toward non-affiliated voter registration in Oregon is not letting up. In fact, it appears to be accelerating.Latest statistics from the Oregon secretary of state’s office ...
20 Jun, 2017
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3 min read
Fair Representation Act: The Best Solution to Ending Partisan Gerrymandering
Fair Representation Act: The Best Solution to Ending Partisan Gerrymandering
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqc1ekCwmXwOur democracy is fundamentally broken by a dangerous new era of fierce partisan divisions. Most voters are locked in congressional districts that are increas ...
15 Jun, 2017
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1 min read