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How Corporate Money Is Crippling Our Democracy

Every major issue America faces today—from climate change and healthcare to income inequality and student loan debt—can be traced at least in part to government policies that prioritize

By Cynara Velazquez

/ March 11, 2021

How Corporate Money Is Crippling Our Democracy

Closed Primaries Disenfranchise Millions of Young People

Ever since I accompanied my mother to vote about a decade ago, I have been anxiously awaiting to turn 18. I remember walking with my mother into the polling place

By Elena Ashburn

/ March 5, 2021

Just What is H.R. 1, Anyway?

H.R. 1, named the "For the People Act of 2021," is legislation originally proposed by the House of Representatives in 2019 to fight electoral corruption and shore

By Bill Campbell

/ February 8, 2021

H.R. 1, named the "For the People Act of 2021," is legislation originally proposed by the House of Representatives in 2019 to fight electoral corruption and shore up our representative democracy through changes in federal election law.

By Bill Campbell

/ February 8, 2021

The Conversation on Election Integrity Neither Party Wants You to Hear

Election integrity became a hot button issue during and in the wake of the 2020 presidential election. It is a phrase voters have heard a lot since November 3, as

By

Shawn Griffiths

/ January 15, 2021

The Conversation on Election Integrity Neither Party Wants You to Hear

Election integrity became a hot button issue during and in the wake of the 2020 presidential election. It is a phrase voters have heard a lot since November 3, as Donald Trump and many of his supporters claim widespread fraud took place that denied him re-election.

By

Shawn Griffiths

/ January 15, 2021

Do We Really Need Another Political Party?

OPINION: While a party that reflects progressive values would warm my heart, now is not the time to add another source of partisan divisiveness in the form of a political party.

By Tony G Rocco

/ December 17, 2020

Do We Really Need Another Political Party?

This is an independent opinion. Have one of your own? Email it to sandiego@ivn.us Bernie Sanders’ loss of the Democratic Party’s nomination for president prompted some voters

By Tony G Rocco

/ December 17, 2020

Abolishing The Electoral College Could Have Many Unintended Consequences

It’s been a month since Election Day, and we still don’t know who won the 2020 election! While it’s looking more and more clear every day that

By Wes Messamore

/ December 7, 2020

Abolishing The Electoral College Could Have Many Unintended Consequences

San Diego’s ‘More Choice’ Advocates Gain Momentum After November Election

San Diego advocates of Ranked Choice Voting said they have renewed momentum after the election reform measure was approved in several U.S. cities and in the state of Alaska.

By Hoa Quach

/ November 25, 2020

San Diego’s ‘More Choice’ Advocates Gain Momentum After November Election

Trump Is Right About Rigged Elections, But Maybe Not The Way You Think

The 2016 election seems like a distant memory from a lifetime ago. But 2020 isn't really qualitatively different, just more of what 2016 was. We're seeing

By Wes Messamore

/ November 23, 2020

Trump Is Right About Rigged Elections, But Maybe Not The Way You Think

Now That the Election is Over, We Must Reform Our Politics

This is an independent opinion. Have one of your own? Email it to hoa@ivn.us In the recent elections, the U.S. came perilously close to re-electing a man

By Tony G Rocco

/ November 11, 2020

Now That the Election is Over, We Must Reform Our Politics