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Chad Peace
Attorney and IVC Media president Chad Peace focuses on election reform. He helped pass CA’s top-two primary and San Diego’s Measure K. His work analyzes how system design and structural reforms can give independent voters a more meaningful voice.
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Bill Bloomfield Commercial Goes After Henry Waxman's Democratic Base
California is undergoing a quiet revolution out West. Coming off of its first non-partisan open primary, there are several races this year that won't look familiar to everyday politicos. And a new Bill Bloomfield commercial proves that the landscape has changed. Because of the new "top-two"
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Bill Bloomfield Commercial Goes After Henry Waxman's Democratic Base
California is undergoing a quiet revolution out West. Coming off of its first non-partisan open primary, there are several races this year that won't look familiar to everyday politicos. And a new Bill Bloomfield commercial proves that the landscape has changed. Because of the new "top-two"
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Why 27 is Scarier than Halloween for Some
1 is lonely. 13 is bad luck. But for some, 27 is scarier than Halloween. There are two competing views in California. One: taxes are necessary. Two: taxes are too high. There are compelling arguments on both sides. On the one hand, education advocates believe that tax increases are absolutely
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IVN.us Examines Democracy in America This Week
Americans are coming together once again on a local, state, and national level to participate in an exercise of universally participatory self-government, and in many races, the peaceful transition of political power from incumbents and retiring policymakers to new officeholders.The entire process is a marvel of modern society and
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This Week on IVN: Democracy in America
Americans are coming together once again on a local, state, and national level to participate in an exercise of universally participatory self-government, and in many races, the peaceful transition of political power from incumbents and retiring policymakers to new officeholders.The entire process is a marvel of modern society and
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Arizona's Proposition 121 and Why it Matters to Everyone Else
Over the last several decades, party central committees, partisan special interests, and courts overseen by party-appointed judges have built an institutional wall around party power-brokers. Districts are re-drawn, with bipartisan agreements: "I'll give you a red district X if you give me a blue district Y. Then
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Gary Johnson Twitter Passes 100,00 Followers
Most politicos were watching President Obama's speech today in Nashua, New Hampshire, where he hit on a his main theme of "moving forward." Elsewhere, third party candidates like Jill Stein and Gary Johnson are looking forward to debating in Washington D.C. on October 30th, where
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Gary Johnson Twitter Passes 100,000 Followers
Most politicos were watching President Obama's speech today in Nashua, New Hampshire, where he hit on a his main theme of "moving forward." Elsewhere, third party candidates like Jill Stein and Gary Johnson are looking forward to debating in Washington D.C. on October 30th, where
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California Propositions Nov 2012 - A Non-Partisan Breakdown
The Nov 2012 California propositions can be confusing and overwhelming. Even those that live in the world of politics can throw their hands in the air. Some are talked about more than others, and not necessarily in relation to their importance. Some are backed by well-funded interests. Others are supported
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The Perils of Technology Aren't That Bad
It's two weeks until election. Over a year of development and a large-scale marketing campaign starts the same day. At this point, everyone second-guesses the goal. Few give a crap about the perils. But most everyday Americans share the drive that pushes our team of 20-somethings. Tonight was
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How Do Primary Elections Work? An Overview and Legal Analysis
The following is a breakdown of the general types of primary elections with an explanation of the Constitutional principles that apply to each system's components.