Opinion

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Breaking Up the Parties: Why Washington Might Be Ready for Political Divorce

It's well known America's two major parties don't like each other. In the wake of the most recent election, it's becoming clear they don't like each other much either.

By Dan Sally

November 26, 2024

Breaking Up the Parties: Why Washington Might Be Ready for Political Divorce

Recess Appointments: How Do They Work and Will Trump Be Able to Make Them?

One of the biggest legal questions going into the second term of President-Elect Donald Trump is, will he try to push through cabinet appointments he wants during a congressional recess? And... can he?

By Shawn Griffiths

November 25, 2024

Recess Appointments: How Do They Work and Will Trump Be Able to Make Them?

How Will the New Government Affect Independent Voters' Finances?

My rates! What happened to my rates? Partisan and independent voters ranked the economy the most important issue in the 2024 election.

By Wes Messamore

November 20, 2024

How Will the New Government Affect Independent Voters' Finances?

Understanding The ‘Other Side’ Is More Important Than Ever

For some of us, just reading the title of this piece may be irritating — even maddening. If you’re scared about Trump’s election, being asked to understand the “other side” can seem a distant concern compared to your fears of what might happen during his presidency.

By Zachary Elwood

November 20, 2024

Understanding The ‘Other Side’ Is More Important Than Ever

Politics Ratioed: Trump Picks Most Retweetable Cabinet

In his first term, Trump was accused of listening to Fox News more than his advisors. This time around, he appears ready to avoid that criticism by appointing a Fox News panel to his cabinet.

By Dan Sally

November 19, 2024

Politics Ratioed: Trump Picks Most Retweetable Cabinet

Is Mobile Voting the Solution to America's Turnout Problem?

In the latest episode of Andrew Yang's Forward Podcast, Yang talks with Tusk Ventures Founder and CEO Badley Tusk about his proposal for secure mobile voting to solve a widespread voter turnout problem in the US.

By Shawn Griffiths

November 18, 2024

Is Mobile Voting the Solution to America's Turnout Problem?

Yes, Elections Have Consequences -- Primary Elections to Be Specific

Can you imagine a Republican winning in an electoral district in which Democrats make up 41% of the registered electorate? Seems farfetched in much of the country. As farfetched as a Democrat winning in a R+10 district.

By Shawn Griffiths

November 16, 2024

Yes, Elections Have Consequences -- Primary Elections to Be Specific

Why Did Donald Trump Win?

Former and future President Donald Trump's decisive 2024 win with 312 electors (to Harris’ 226) and 50.1% of the votes nationwide (to Harris' 48.3%) was a resounding victory.

By Wes Messamore

November 16, 2024

Lawmakers on Both Sides Need to Cooperate Now to Protect Our Internet Access

Your internet access is dependent on the security and resiliency of garden-hose-sized underwater cables. More than 800,000 miles of these cables crisscross the oceans and seas.

By Kevin Frazier

November 15, 2024

Lawmakers on Both Sides Need to Cooperate Now to Protect Our Internet Access

Arizona Rejected Primary Reform in 2024, But Voters Don't Support the Status Quo Either

Election Day was mostly a rough night for election reformers across the board, from primary reform to new voting methods to gerrymandering. However, it would be a mistake to suggest that this means voters are okay with the status quo.

By Shawn Griffiths

November 12, 2024

Arizona Rejected Primary Reform in 2024, But Voters Don't Support the Status Quo Either

Andrew Yang: Democrats Have Only Themselves to Blame

Former presidential candidate and Forward Party Founder Andrew Yang says that if Democratic leaders are looking for someone to blame for their 2024 loss, they need to take a hard look in the mirror.

By Shawn Griffiths

November 11, 2024

Andrew Yang: Democrats Have Only Themselves to Blame

Independent Voters Have Yet to Fully Flex Their Influence in Presidential Elections

Exit polling from Edison Research shows that self-identified independents made up a larger share of the 2024 vote -- but with independent ID reaching a majority of the electorate, this bloc has yet to fully make its presence felt in presidential elections.

By Shawn Griffiths

November 7, 2024

Independent Voters Have Yet to Fully Flex Their Influence in Presidential Elections