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GOP Lawsuit to Close Primaries in Montana Heads to Trial
GOP Lawsuit to Close Primaries in Montana Heads to Trial
KXLH, a local news station in central Montana, reported Monday that the Montana Republican Party's lawsuit to close its taxpayer-funded primary elections is headed to trial after a ruli ...
16 Dec, 2015
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The Fight for Free Speech: What Is Happening on Our College Campuses?
The Fight for Free Speech: What Is Happening on Our College Campuses?
"This is not a day care. This is a university!"This was the reaction from the president of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Dr. Everett Piper, in response to a student's complaint about a ...
08 Dec, 2015
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7 min read
Independent Voter Project Conference: Skills Gap, Outdated Regulations Threaten California's Tech Dominance
Independent Voter Project Conference: Skills Gap, Outdated Regulations Threaten California's Tech Dominance
In a state of over 38 million people, Californians – as well as the rest of the U.S. – have come to rely inextricably upon the capabilities of modern telecommunications technologies. Whether it’s ...
18 Nov, 2015
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Can Non-Residents Vote in Local Elections Where They Own Property?
Can Non-Residents Vote in Local Elections Where They Own Property?
For nearly two hundred years, voting has predominantly been tied to fixed residency: citizens are entitled to vote in the districts in which they live. While seemingly a fair and direct ...
09 Nov, 2015
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7 min read
Beyond the Echo Chamber: A Roundup of Nonpartisan Election News -- October 20, 2015
Beyond the Echo Chamber: A Roundup of Nonpartisan Election News -- October 20, 2015
The latest headlines on nonpartisan voting rights from across the nation. Enjoy.Who Controls Primary Elections, And Who Gets To Vote?  Source: Jonathan Stahl, Constitution DailyMy Take: A good pi ...
20 Oct, 2015
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Beyond the Echo Chamber: A Roundup of Nonpartisan Election News -- October 7, 2015
Beyond the Echo Chamber: A Roundup of Nonpartisan Election News -- October 7, 2015
The latest headlines on nonpartisan voting rights from across the nation. Enjoy.Young, Independent Voters Denied Full Access to Elections in Pa.Source: John Finnerty, The HeraldMy Take: From a st ...
07 Oct, 2015
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2 min read
Right-to-Die Bill for Terminally Ill Patients Crosses Biggest Hurdle in Calif.
Right-to-Die Bill for Terminally Ill Patients Crosses Biggest Hurdle in Calif.
The California State Assembly approved legislation Wednesday that would allow terminally ill patients to legally end their lives. Lawmakers voted 42-33 after listening to various emotional, relig ...
10 Sep, 2015
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2 Ways California Could Expand Voter Choice in Elections
2 Ways California Could Expand Voter Choice in Elections
California's existing election system for Congress and state office could be improved with the following ideas.The problem with the status quo is that ever since it went into effect in 2011, there has ...
31 Jul, 2015
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California Asm. Cheryl Brown: Nonpartisan Primaries Break Partisan Gridlock
California Asm. Cheryl Brown: Nonpartisan Primaries Break Partisan Gridlock
CALIFORNIA -- In an interview for IVN, Assemblywoman Cheryl Brown of California's 47th district explained that the nonpartisan, top-two open primary system "requires candidates to build broad local co ...
29 Jul, 2015
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Senate Committee OKs Basic Banking Services for Billion-Dollar Marijuana Industry
Senate Committee OKs Basic Banking Services for Billion-Dollar Marijuana Industry
The Senate Appropriations Committee took a 16-14 vote Thursday to approve a measure that would make it easier for marijuana businesses to obtain basic banking services with financial institutions ...
28 Jul, 2015
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2 min read