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Don't Sit on the Sidelines: 4 Ways to Effectively Start a Grassroots Movement
Don't Sit on the Sidelines: 4 Ways to Effectively Start a Grassroots Movement
How important is grassroots organizing in politics? New Hampshire Democratic Party Chairman Ray Buckley argues that a decision to prioritize TV ads over grassroots outreach cost the Clinton campaign l ...
13 Mar, 2017
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Independent Emmanuel Macron Makes a Comeback Against Anti-Globalist Le Pen
Independent Emmanuel Macron Makes a Comeback Against Anti-Globalist Le Pen
France’s presidential race is heating up -- and independent Emmanuel Macron has surprised many with his performance in two polls out this week.Former economy minister Emmanuel Macron announced his bid ...
10 Mar, 2017
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Third Parties Ramp Up Fight Against Tenn. Ballot Access Barriers Ruled Unconstitutional
Third Parties Ramp Up Fight Against Tenn. Ballot Access Barriers Ruled Unconstitutional
Third parties had their best showing in nearly two decades last November, but they still face major ballot access hurdles in future state elections across the country. Tennessee is a prime exampl ...
08 Mar, 2017
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Resistance Grows to End Partisan Corruption in New Jersey Elections
Resistance Grows to End Partisan Corruption in New Jersey Elections
There is a new movement underway in New Jersey to elect independent-minded candidates to the state legislature that will support election reform to end partisan corruption in public elections."Th ...
07 Mar, 2017
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8 min read
Don't Be Duped: Why Media Manipulators Love Social Media
Don't Be Duped: Why Media Manipulators Love Social Media
Americans rely on the Internet now more than ever for news, information, and discussions about politics. According to Pew, nearly half of U.S adults between the ages of 18-49 rely primarily on the Int ...
06 Mar, 2017
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3 min read
Why a Bernie Democrat is Running for N.J. Governor as a Republican
Why a Bernie Democrat is Running for N.J. Governor as a Republican
Democracies are not the normal order of human civilizations. Throughout history, and even today, people are far more likely to live under monarchies, dictatorships, and authoritarian regimes than they ...
03 Mar, 2017
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Keep the Fight Alive: Independents Can Beat the Parties
Keep the Fight Alive: Independents Can Beat the Parties
The 2016 election cycle was an exceptionally rough one for voters and candidates alike. The divisive rhetoric and lack of support for the major-party candidates revealed a failure in our system to eng ...
02 Mar, 2017
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Arizona Legislature Passes Bill to Require Party Loyalty
Arizona Legislature Passes Bill to Require Party Loyalty
The Arizona State Legislature passed HB 2302 by a vote of 34-24 in February. The bill adds two statutes to the Arizona constitution making it illegal for presidential electors to vote against the ...
01 Mar, 2017
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SCOTUS Hints Partisan Open Primaries May Be Unconstitutional
SCOTUS Hints Partisan Open Primaries May Be Unconstitutional
The U.S. Supreme Court might be headed toward a major decision regarding partisan open primary elections. In two court cases, the Republican and Democratic parties, respectively, have challenged the c ...
01 Mar, 2017
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Libertarian Party Fights Back Against Duopoly Nationwide
Libertarian Party Fights Back Against Duopoly Nationwide
The Libertarian Party continues to bask in a historic election year, gaining party status and ballot access in more states in 2016. The general platform of fiscal conservatism and social liberalism/to ...
28 Feb, 2017
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