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On this episode of UnRig It, the official podcast of the National Association of Nonpartisan Reformers, host Shawn Griffiths talks with the Association's new executive director, Andy Moore. Shawn and Andy discuss his background in the reform space, what motivated him to get involved in the Association, and
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The San Diego City Council has allowed a ballot measure to stand -pending a court decision- that would raise hotel room taxes even though not enough voters supported the tax during the March 2020 election. Alliance San Diego's Executive Director, Andrea Guerrero joins the podcast to talk with
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In the latest episode of Toppling the Duopoly, host Shawn Griffiths and his guests discuss a lawsuit that seeks to overturn the will of the people in Alaska, who approved a comprehensive reform amendment in November 2020 that: * Shines a light on dark money in state politics * Implements a nonpartisan
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Art and Barbara speak with the father of the cell phone, Martin Cooper. He reveals an obvious, revolutionary solution to filling the digital divide in San Diego that has been exasperated by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Originally aired 8April21)
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Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on The Fulcrum, and has been republished on IVN with permission from the publisher. As states prepare to redraw their election maps later this year, democracy reform advocates are raising the alarm once more about the severe threat of gerrymandering facing a
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Tyson Siegele of Protect Our Communities goes Behind The Curtain with Art and guest co-host, Barbara Bry. Consultant, Mark Ellis, joins the discussion as the San Diego City Council will soon decide what company will deliver energy to homes and businesses within the City. SDG&E's franchise
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Alaskans for Better Elections, along with Alaska’s Division of Elections, have filed for summary judgment in a lawsuit to overturn the historic election reform a majority of voters approved in November 2020 under Ballot Measure 2. The amendment under Ballot Measure 2: * Broadens transparency in money flowing into state
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Barbara welcomes Anita Busquets, CFO, Toragen Biotechnologies. She discusses the national experiences and personal attributes that have made her a pioneering woman entrepreneur. Neil shares the most popular word in the English language. (Originally aired 1April21)
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Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on The Fulcrum and has been republished on IVN with permission from the publisher. Despite record-high turnout in last year's general election, a new report found that a majority of congressional elections in 2020 were determined by only a small
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The Equal Vote Coalition announced Monday that a historic new bill has been introduced in the Oregon State House that would establish STAR (Score, Then Automatic Runoff) Voting as the default voting method in Oregon. Oregon would be the first state to adopt the voting method’s use. STAR Voting
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Art and guest co-host, Barbara Bry, speak with retired San Diego Sheriff Commander, David Myers about newly revealed Secret Police Funding Committee. This local committee of fire and police chiefs held its first public meeting last week after 16 years of acting behind closed doors to allocate millions of dollars
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Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on The Fulcrum and has been republished on IVN with permission from the publisher. Republican lawmakers need only clear a couple minor hurdles in their effort to eliminate same-day voter registration in Montana. On Tuesday, the GOP-majority state Senate voted 32-18 along