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John Fetterman Blasts Hypocrisy on Both Sides of the SAVE Act Fight
John Fetterman Blasts Hypocrisy on Both Sides of the SAVE Act Fight
Fetterman has pointed out that voter ID is an "80-20 issue," citing an August 2025 Pew Research survey that found 83% of American voters support or are okay with requiring photo ID to vote.
16 Mar, 2026
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81% of Americans Say Money Controls Politics – Can a Constitutional Amendment Fix It?
81% of Americans Say Money Controls Politics – Can a Constitutional Amendment Fix It?
Polls consistently show that nearly all Americans across the political spectrum agree that there is too much money in politics – whether from foreign sources, corporations, or so-called “dark money” groups. 
23 Feb, 2026
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11 Ways the MEGA Act in Congress Tries to Control How You Vote
11 Ways the MEGA Act in Congress Tries to Control How You Vote
In the final reform roundup of January, I briefly discussed a new bill in the US House that attempts to overhaul elections in every state called the Make Elections Great Again Act (or MEGA Act for short). This bill touches on everything from:
06 Feb, 2026
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Trump Hates Mail-In Voting, Ranked Choice Voting So Much GOP Adds Bans to SAVE Act
Trump Hates Mail-In Voting, Ranked Choice Voting So Much GOP Adds Bans to SAVE Act
A new bill in the U.S. House called the Make Elections Great Again Act (MEGA) would enact new election rules right before the 2026 midterms. The legislation incorporates key provisions of the SAVE Act, but also targets ranked choice voting and mail-in ballots.
30 Jan, 2026
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For California Candidates Courting Independent Voters, These Reforms Could Win A Lot of Votes
For California Candidates Courting Independent Voters, These Reforms Could Win A Lot of Votes
California independent voters are not a monolith. They fall across the political spectrum and hold diverse opinions on a variety of social and political issues. But one thing that unites them is a shared belief that California needs more choice elections.
23 Jan, 2026
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Quirk Silva’s Exit Sparks a High-Profile Orange County Clash, Where Independent Voters Control the Math
Quirk Silva’s Exit Sparks a High-Profile Orange County Clash, Where Independent Voters Control the Math
California’s 67th Assembly District stretches across parts of Orange and Los Angeles counties, connecting some of the region’s most dynamic and diverse suburban communities. It includes the entire cities of Cerritos, La Palma, Hawaiian Gardens, Artesia, Buena Park, and Cypress, as well as portions o
18 Dec, 2025
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Could This Well-Funded Independent Upend the CA Governor’s Race?
Could This Well-Funded Independent Upend the CA Governor’s Race?
Ethan Penner, a Calabasas businessman, author, and educator with a storied career in real estate finance, has officially announced his intention to run for California governor in 2026 as an independent. On his campaign website, Penner says he is running to “disrupt the failing two-party system.”
12 Sep, 2025
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Will the Texas Republican Party be Successful Where the Hawaiian Democratic Party Failed?
Will the Texas Republican Party be Successful Where the Hawaiian Democratic Party Failed?
The Republican Party of Texas (RPT) is suing Secretary of State Jane Nelson in an effort to close the state’s primary elections to party members only – a move that the Democratic Party of Hawaii (DPH) tried back in 2013 in its state and failed. 
05 Sep, 2025
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Is Trump Serious About Banning Mail-In Ballots… or Is It Rage-Bait?
Is Trump Serious About Banning Mail-In Ballots… or Is It Rage-Bait?
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social, claiming he was going to “lead a movement to get rid of mail-in ballots,” adding that he would sign an executive order ahead of the 2026 midterms. However, Trump has yet to sign such an order.
28 Aug, 2025
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Running for President as an Independent: How it Really Works
Running for President as an Independent: How it Really Works
Have you ever wondered why, in the greatest democracy in the world, almost no one runs for President of the United States as an independent? The answer is that running as an independent is extremely difficult, if not impossible. That is why very few people have attempted it, and none have won in mod
12 May, 2025
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