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The Audacity of Greg Orman
The point, they say, of campaign debates is to give the public a chance to get to know the candidates and understand the differences between them on issues, policy and the like.When I watched the KCPT ...
12 Sep, 2018
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Power to the People: 9 Wins (And Counting) in 2018 to Unrig the System
In the current political environment, the perception is that there is much that divides Americans. Yet there is one important thing that unites most people across the political spectrum: the idea that ...
11 Sep, 2018
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Obama Speaks: Party Politician or Community Organizer?
I greatly admire and appreciate moving, memorable speeches, and former President Barack Obama has given many. Some of his most powerful have been when he stepped outside of his role as a politici ...
10 Sep, 2018
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Pop Quiz: How Many Independent or Third Party Senators Have There Been in U.S. History?
The 2018 midterm elections are about to heat up. Much of the focus is on which of the two major parties will have control of Congress after November 6 -- are we looking at a blue wave or a red wave?Wh ...
10 Sep, 2018
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Amazon Coming To San Diego
San Diego, CA.- The online shopping giant Amazon announced Wednesday it is in plans to create 300 technology jobs in San Diego.The company expects to hire workers in software development, machine lear ...
05 Sep, 2018
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For Maine Reformers, The Fight for Fair and Equal Elections Continues
Ranked choice voting, in the eyes of many reform advocates in Maine, was an important step to create an electoral system that better represents the people of Maine and hold lawmakers more accountable. ...
05 Sep, 2018
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4 min read
Trump Squeeze on Legal Workers Is Hurting American Business
In 2016 Donald Trump presented himself to the American people as a savvy deal maker and successful business mogul whose business-friendly policies as president would help the American economy to grow, ...
03 Sep, 2018
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Pro-Women Groups Keep Independent, Third Party Female Candidates Off Websites
In the lead up to the 2018 midterms, female candidates running as independents and third parties are shockingly under-represented by organizations who endorse and track women – even those groups who c ...
31 Aug, 2018
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4 min read
How The Fair Representation Act Can Defuse Weaponized Gerrymandering
Modern data-driven map making capabilities have made the age-old practice of drawing congressional districts to favor a political party – gerrymandering – a frighteningly precise and effective w ...
30 Aug, 2018
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Opinion: CA Bail Reform Bill Stretches The 72-Hour Notice Law
Sacramento, CA.- Two years ago, nearly two-thirds of California voters supported a ballot measure to crack down on legislative trickery.For decades, state lawmakers had dodged the public by secre ...
30 Aug, 2018
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4 min read
