Gas prices are creeping up in California following a Chevron refinery fire in Richmond, but oil and gas are truly international industries. Many of United States' most contentious policies
Votizen, a non-partisan and non affiliated political platform whose goal is to "restore American democracy,” just released a new feature that may revolutionize the way in which politicians
Mass Shootings in 2012: A Google Map Perspective
Following the shooting attack in Wisconsin and last month's massacre in Colorado, I felt it would be interesting to show
More and more people, including the bi-partisan media keep asking why voters, in general, are so sick of politics. Almost all the discussion and all the solutions center around
Legislation requiring law enforcement notification of ammunition sales of more than 1,000 rounds was introduced by California state lawmakers on Wednesday.
Assemblywoman Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley), Assemblyman Tom Ammiano
They came. They saw. They conquered. The world met in London. Athletes competed while under a flag of five rings... one for each continent (Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia/Oceania, and
I think of this game every time they raise the debt ceiling:
...and every time they pass a new appropriation without having the revenue to pay for it (which is
Undecided voters are of course getting quite a bit of ink this election cycle, as both parties target their support.
The New York Times had a chat with an independent
Here's an open question for the entire IVN community:
When reporting news about a politician, should non-partisan media list their party affiliation as is customary in a
, which is a government sponsored enterprise created by an act of Congress. The Fed even returns any profits from its activities to the US Treasury anyways. Its assets are assets
A new book is now available for those interested in understanding the concept of the independent voter and the growing independent movement, its past, present, and future. Independents Rising, by
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A border security bill has languished in Congress for months. It would provide much-needed tougher penalties for constructing and using underground border tunnels and seems a
