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How Does Ranked Choice Voting Work?
"Ranked choice voting" is gaining momentum in cities and states across the country. The attention it has gotten in places like Maine -- which will be the first state to use it for statewide elections ...
08 May, 2018
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2 min read
American Party to Continue South Carolina's Role in Revolution
The people of South Carolina in 2014 certified for the ballot possibly one of the most effective independent parties in the nation in 2014.Since being certified, the American Party has fielded slates ...
03 May, 2018
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3 min read
Now It's the Republicans: South Carolina GOP’s Sneaky Attempt to Close Primaries
Byline Note: This article was co-written by Harry Kresky, general counsel for Independent Voting, and Wayne Griffin, chairman of the SC Independence Party and Greer City Councilmember. T he Sout ...
02 May, 2018
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5 min read
A History Lesson from Dr. King for Reformers
The consequences of party-dominated elections; of closed party primaries, gerrymandered districts, and major party control of the ballot, of the media and of the debates, in addition to the partisan d ...
21 Mar, 2018
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6 min read
CA Sec. of State Voter Guide: Governor Candidate Statements
California's Secretary of State Alex Padilla has released the 2018 Voter Guide. The guide contains all relevant information related to the various propositions and candidate races voters will be asked ...
20 Mar, 2018
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9 min read
Walk Out or Walk Up: What Does the Science Say?
Gun control advocates have made it clear in the aftermath of the Parkland shooting that they think reflexively supporting the NRA position on gun safety blocks potential solutions for curtailing mass ...
16 Mar, 2018
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5 min read
The Challenge To “Winner-Take-All” Launched
Beginning today, in four states across the country, lawsuits will be filed to challenge the way presidential electors are selected in America. The plaintiffs in these suits charge that the “winner-tak ...
23 Feb, 2018
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9 min read
Military Parades Are Really Partisan Spectacles
It’s that time of year again…The time of year where President Trump asks for a military parade and the partisans on both sides go nuts.“It’s like they’re from communist Russia, wanting to show off our ...
14 Feb, 2018
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3 min read
Bernie Sanders vs Ted Cruz: Who Wins on Tax Reform?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DHeX_2yEcwUS Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) took part in another CNN debate on tax reform Tuesday.This time, they were joined by Sens. Tim Scott ( ...
29 Nov, 2017
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1 min read
In Big Win for Federalism, "Magic" Mushrooms Up Next for CA Ballot?
Supporters of a 2018 ballot initiative to legalize psychedelic mushrooms in California were given the green light by the state attorney general's office earlier this month to circulate petitions and g ...
29 Nov, 2017
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4 min read