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Securing US Election Systems: Why A Paper Ballot Isn’t Enough

At first glance, a citizen or “expert” might be persuaded that the way to provide adequate security surrounding the current U.S. election systems is to make sure the systems

By Brent Turner

/ October 25, 2018

Securing US Election Systems: Why A Paper Ballot Isn’t Enough

Kevin Faulconer To Champion San Diego CCA Effort; "Huge Risk" For Taxpayers

San Diego, CALIF.- Politics sometimes makes strange bedfellows. Such is the case in San Diego where Republican mayor Kevin Faulconer, is now arguably closer to the Democrats on a

By Jeff Powers

/ October 25, 2018

Kevin Faulconer To Champion San Diego CCA Effort; "Huge Risk" For Taxpayers

Here's How Much Republicans Hate the Democratic Establishment

SAN DIEGO, CALIF. - Is there a scenario in which Republicans would support a sanctuary state, Medicare-for-all Democrat if it meant thumbing their nose at the Democratic establishment? That appears

By Shawn M Griffiths

/ October 25, 2018

Here's How Much Republicans Hate the Democratic Establishment

New Poll: Rent Control Prop Is Tanking, Dems Are Surging, And Other Unexpected (And Totally Expected) Results

With less than two weeks to go before election day, the Public Policy Institute of California is out with a new poll. This follows a similar survey they conducted just

By 420 Times

/ October 25, 2018

New Poll: Rent Control Prop Is Tanking, Dems Are Surging, And Other Unexpected (And Totally Expected) Results

2020 Initiative Could Mean The End For Backcountry Development Projects

San Diego, CALIF.- Very quietly an initiative has been placed on the 2020 ballot that if passed, would require voters countywide to approve large housing developments in the backcountry.

By Jeff Powers

/ October 25, 2018

2020 Initiative Could Mean The End For Backcountry Development Projects

Close Adviser: Tulsi Gabbard Considering 2020 Presidential Run

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Hawaii Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is officially considering a 2020 presidential run. According to reports, Rania Batrice, a close adviser to Gabbard and deputy campaign manager

By Jeff Powers

/ October 24, 2018

Close Adviser: Tulsi Gabbard Considering 2020 Presidential Run

Bombs in The Mail: Will Political Leaders Call for Civility Now?

(IVN) A bomb scare rocked the nation Wednesday, as several Democratic Party leaders and CNN received packages containing explosive devices, including the Obamas and the Clintons. Here on IVN I&

By Wes Messamore

/ October 24, 2018

Bombs in The Mail: Will Political Leaders Call for Civility Now?

Partisan "Foul": 19 Radio Stations Pull Misleading Pro-Gerrymandering Ad in Michigan

LANSING, MICH. - The Voters Not Politicians campaign sent out a press release Wednesday confirming that 19 radio stations in Michigan have pulled ads against its anti-gerrymandering amendment that the

By Shawn M Griffiths

/ October 24, 2018

Partisan "Foul": 19 Radio Stations Pull Misleading Pro-Gerrymandering Ad in Michigan

IVN's Co-Publisher Helps Win Civvy Award for Coverage of Maine’s Ranked Choice Voting Initiative

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Foundation for Independent Voter Education and the Chamberlain Project Foundation won first place in the political category at the 2018 American Civic Collaboration Awards for

By Lindsay France

/ October 24, 2018

IVN's Co-Publisher Helps Win Civvy Award for Coverage of Maine’s Ranked Choice Voting Initiative

Maine Voters Want to Know: Why Can't I Use Ranked Choice Voting for Governor?

Maine voters are making history in the 2018 midterms as they are the first state in the nation to use ranked choice voting for US Senate and House general elections.

By Shawn M Griffiths

/ October 24, 2018

Maine Voters Want to Know: Why Can't I Use Ranked Choice Voting for Governor?

Florida's Amendment 4: Arguably The Most Important Initiative Few Are Watching

San Diego, CALIF.- 1.7 million Floridians could soon have ballot access who didn't before. Amendment 4 is a ballot initiative for the sunshine state that would

By Jeff Powers

/ October 24, 2018

Florida's Amendment 4: Arguably The Most Important Initiative Few Are Watching

San Diego Union-Tribune, Sen. Kamala Harris Offices Evacuated After Suspicious Device Reported

San Diego, CALIF.- Add San Diego to the list of cities impacted by reports of suspicious devices. The San Diego Union-Tribune was evacuated Wednesday morning following the discovery of

By Jeff Powers

/ October 24, 2018

San Diego Union-Tribune, Sen. Kamala Harris Offices Evacuated After Suspicious Device Reported