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7 Ways Donald Trump's Solar Panel Tariff Is NOT Conservative
On Monday, Donald Trump imposed a 30 percent tariff on imported solar panel technology, mostly targeted at Chinese solar panel manufacturers whose prices have become dramatically more competitive in r...
Biggest Myth in US Politics: America Needs a Two-Party System
Ever heard this joke? “American politics is like a highway of progress. Republicans stand on the right saying turn right, Democrats stand on the left saying turn left, and Independents stand in t...
It's Official: Kansas Independent Greg Orman Is Running for Governor
Kansas independent Greg Orman is officially running for governor in Kansas. His campaign made the announcement Wednesday with the release of a new ad that outlines his vision for the state."We're...
Downtown San Diego Partnership Names New Director
Following the departure of Kris Michel to the Mayor's office, the Downtown San Diego Partnership has found her successor. Betsy Brennan has been named the new President and CEO.Originally from New Yor...
Shutdowns Are Stupid
Happy Monday fellow independent voters! Hope you had a great weekend and are anticipating a good, worthwhile, productive, and imminently enjoyable next week of your life, and if you're not, that you'r...
Vermont Governor Signs Historic Marijuana Legalization Bill
Vermont is the first state to legalize adults’ possession and limited cultivation of marijuana legislativelyMarijuana will be legal in nine states and the nation’s capital when Vermont law takes effec...
Fixing Who Gets Into the US Begins With Fixing Who Gets Into Congress
Once again members of Congress are discussing a compromise immigration bill. The details on the table appear to be similar to the deal that fell apart last week after a bipartisan group of legislators...
Powers' Podcast: Public Affairs Strategist Tony Manolatos Gets Candid on CCA's, Convention Center Expansion
Public Affairs and Communications Strategist Tony Manolatos joined our podcast to talk about the very important issues facing the San Diego City Council and the measures that will likely go befor...
Newspaper Editorial: "New York Is A Model for Voter Suppression"
The news website, The Island Now, published an editorial recently that is worth reading. It challenges the way many people view voter suppression in the US.The focus in most media outlets are perceive...
New WA Bill Lets Local Governments Choose Better Voting Systems
UPDATE, January 16, 2018: The Local Options Bill now has a number—HB 2746—and 15 co-sponsors in the Washington legislature.The path to fixing giant problems like gerrymandering, money-soaked elections...