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Political Exclusion Breeds Extremism, and Inhibits Respect
Political Exclusion Breeds Extremism, and Inhibits Respect
Breaking the Frame of RespectTo solve societal problems, we need civil discourse, and effective reasoning. Reasoning and civil discourse cannot be had without respect.In order to function with respect...
OPINION: The Socialist Critique – What It Is and Why We Need It
OPINION: The Socialist Critique – What It Is and Why We Need It
The "S" WordAmericans are dissatisfied with the state of the economy – a topic that is bound to receive considerable attention this election season. In explaining why GDP and wage growth are not ...
Why Joe Biden Should Be the Next Secretary of State
Why Joe Biden Should Be the Next Secretary of State
The day after Vice President Joe Biden announced at a White House press conference with Mr. Obama and Mrs. Biden at his side, that he wouldn’t run for president, Senator Lindsay Graham, Republican of ...
Ballot Access Blues: Controversial Cases From the 2016 Election Cycle
Ballot Access Blues: Controversial Cases From the 2016 Election Cycle
As with past election cycles, third party and independent candidates – as well as initiatives aimed at reducing the power of the two major parties – are struggling to achieve access to ...
We Need Independents -- Not Moderates or Centrists
We Need Independents -- Not Moderates or Centrists
Among many good-government types, there’s a reliable refrain: We need more moderates in Washington!Such sentiments are no doubt well intended. It’s easy to see where they come from. The division ...
What it Means to Vote Your Conscience
What it Means to Vote Your Conscience
Vote your conscience. Like many, I have struggled with the choices we face in the coming presidential election and the tone of the campaigns. I am increasingly disturbed and distressed by the politica...
The Terrible Too's of an Independent Presidential Campaign
The Terrible Too's of an Independent Presidential Campaign
Evan McMullin’s first full week as a candidate for president has been both surprising and, for some of us, predictable. McMullin talks and acts like a seasoned candidate, and not like a novice travers...
Independent Voter Project Discusses How to Break Through the Duopoly on RT America
Independent Voter Project Discusses How to Break Through the Duopoly on RT America
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42gy1Dz4sfI&feature=youtu.be&t=51sIndependent Voter Project attorney Chad Peace went on RT America Friday to discuss what independent and independent-minded vot...
On the Issues: Citizens United, Campaign Finance, and the Presidential Candidates
On the Issues: Citizens United, Campaign Finance, and the Presidential Candidates
A majority of Americans believe that there is too much money in politics, including money spent by "outside groups" – those not affiliated with a campaign – in the run-up to elections. In re...
Lawsuit: Ending Two-Party Duopoly over Debates Will Lead to More Competitive Elections
Lawsuit: Ending Two-Party Duopoly over Debates Will Lead to More Competitive Elections
As IVN recently reported, the lawsuit filed by the Green and Libertarian parties arguing that the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) violated anti-trust laws was dismissed in federal court. Fort...