Opinion

Independent authors cover the political spectrum and perspectives. Authors share their opinion on a wide range of topics on local, state, and national issues. Articles in this category express the opinions of our contributors, not IVN as a whole.

Peter Ackerman: Election Reformers Lose a Father, Mentor, and Fearless Captain

There are few people that help steer the course of history. Dr. Peter Ackerman was one of them. Peter, who has been the driving force behind some of the most

Chad Peace

/ May 16, 2022

Trump Supports Closed Primaries: That's Not Very Populist

In an email sent to supporters, former President Donald Trump issued a statement in support of proposed legislation in Wyoming, SF0097, which would shut voters not affiliated with the two

Shawn Griffiths

/ February 20, 2022

Trump Supports Closed Primaries: That's Not Very Populist

We Cannot Fail on Election Reform in 2022

Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on The Fulcrum and has been republished with permission from the publisher. ‍ For those seeking better elections and a more representative government

By Rob Richie

/ January 4, 2022

OPINION: Supreme Court Justices Must Walk a Fine Line

The Supreme Court holds one of the most delicate roles in our republic. This is not only because of judicial review, which gives that branch virtually unlimited power to dictate

By Dale Schlundt

/ December 21, 2021

OPINION: Supreme Court Justices Must Walk a Fine Line

US Sees Rise of National Independent Party in New Political Thriller "American Conspiracy"

SYNOPSIS: AMERICAN CONSPIRACY (Lido Press: 7/23/2021) Available on Amazon or other vendors on author’s website: www.mjpolelle.com The tumultuous presidential election of 2028 comes up snake

By MJ Polelle

/ November 2, 2021

US Sees Rise of National Independent Party in New Political Thriller "American Conspiracy"

Painted Into Trump Corner

The mood among Democrats these days seems to oscillate between panic and despair. The Biden administration, which billed itself as restoring competence and order to the political process, not only

By Lawrence Goldstone

/ October 4, 2021

No Order in the Court

On September 6, 2021, Alan Braid, a seventy-six-year-old OBGYN in San Antonio, Texas, performed an abortion on a woman in her first trimester. A few years ago, this procedure would

By Lawrence Goldstone

/ September 22, 2021

A Court of the Inquisition

On September 1, the United States Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, refused to prevent new, draconian Texas abortion legislation from taking effect. The Court’s tentative acceptance of that

By Lawrence Goldstone

/ September 14, 2021

A Green Argument Against This Recall, But Not Others

The best argument for voting ‘no’ in Tuesday’s California gubernatorial recall election is that voters are denied real choice in who would replace the governor. Clearly the ‘replacement candidate’

Michael Feinstein

/ September 13, 2021

A Green Argument Against This Recall, But Not Others

Is the California Recall a Partisan Ploy?

It's easy to empathize with Republicans living in California. For a long time, the state has been dominated by the Democratic Party, and Democrats are quite willing to

By Bill Campbell

/ September 7, 2021

Is the California Recall a Partisan Ploy?

Patriotism and Freedom: The Two Most Misused Terms In US Politics

Two of the most frequently used words in right-wing America, “freedom” and “Constitution,” are also among the most misused. Many American conservatives believe the “Constitution” gives them the “freedom” to

By Lawrence Goldstone

/ August 24, 2021

Patriotism and Freedom: The Two Most Misused Terms In US Politics

The Media Has To Stop Worshipping A Partisan-Controlled Elections Process

Editor's Note: This piece originally appeared in the Portland Press Herald and has been republished on IVN by request and with permission from the author. ‍ Greg Kesich’s

By Joe H Pickering Jr

/ August 24, 2021