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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
Independents and Major Party Candidates Should Play by the Same Rules
Independents and Major Party Candidates Should Play by the Same Rules
It might surprise you to learn North Carolina (NC) has more unaffiliated (Independent) voters than Republicans. The percentage of NC voters registered as unaffiliated has been steadily increasing from ...
15 Nov, 2019
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12 min read
Being Mike Bloomberg (Presidential Candidate?)
Being Mike Bloomberg (Presidential Candidate?)
I rarely give advice when it is unsolicited. But when you know someone, and you’ve had a history with them, and when the stakes are high and people are asking what you think, you make an exception. Th ...
13 Nov, 2019
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6 min read
New York Voters Overwhelmingly Pass Ranked Choice Voting
New York Voters Overwhelmingly Pass Ranked Choice Voting
Voters overwhelmingly approved Question 1 on Tuesday, November 5, with 72% of the vote. Question 1 implements ranked choice voting for city elections starting in 2021.
06 Nov, 2019
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2 min read
Ranked Choice Voting For New York City? Voters are Set to Decide
Ranked Choice Voting For New York City? Voters are Set to Decide
5 million New Yorkers are set to vote on the measure, which if passed, voters will be able to rank up to 5 candidates in primary and special elections for Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, Borough President, and City Council beginning in January 2021.
04 Nov, 2019
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3 min read
2019 Anti-Corruption Awards Honors Three Political Disrupters
2019 Anti-Corruption Awards Honors Three Political Disrupters
Over one hundred guests attended the event established 19 years ago to shine a spotlight on leaders in civic and political life who challenge the status quo and fight for systemic change.
04 Nov, 2019
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13 min read
2019 Anti-Corruption Awards Honors Three Political Disrupters
2019 Anti-Corruption Awards Honors Three Political Disrupters
2019 Anti-Corruption Award HonoreesKatie FaheyKatie Fahey is a Michigan-based activist and an independent. As the Founder and Executive Director of the grassroots, nonpartisan campaign Voters Not Poli ...
04 Nov, 2019
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13 min read
Press Club Honors IVN's Carl Nettleton with Top Award for Journalism
Press Club Honors IVN's Carl Nettleton with Top Award for Journalism
Independent Voter News (IVN) is proud to announce that the San Diego Press Club has awarded one its own writers its top honor for excellence in journalism.
30 Oct, 2019
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2 min read