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California, US Problems Need Middle-Ground Solutions

Editor's Note: This piece originally published in Press-Enterprise out of Riverside, CA, and has been republished on IVN with permission from the author. ‍ Centrist solutions exist to many

By Tom Campbell

December 28, 2020

California, US Problems Need Middle-Ground Solutions

Why California Should Learn from Maine and Not Alaska on Electoral Reform

Looking at our recent polarized presidential elections — and even the politicization of wearing masks (to combat COVID-19) — it’s easy to say that the partisan divide in our country has never been greater.

By Michael Feinstein

December 28, 2020

Why California Should Learn from Maine and Not Alaska on Electoral Reform

Looking at our recent polarized presidential elections — and even the politicization of wearing masks (to combat COVID-19) — it’s easy to say that the partisan divide in our country has

By Michael Feinstein

December 28, 2020

How Andrew Yang Could End the Political Monopoly in NYC

Author's Note: The following article is not an endorsement piece for Andrew Yang, but an observation of what his presence in the NYC mayoral race could mean for

By Shawn Griffiths

December 23, 2020

How Andrew Yang Could End the Political Monopoly in NYC

Andrew Yang is about to drastically shake up the mayoral race in New York City, and it could be bad news for the Democratic establishment’s control over city elections.

By Shawn Griffiths

December 23, 2020

Blanca Castro with AARP on Nursing Home Safety During COVID

Blanca Castro, AARP's lead advocate in Sacramento joins us to discuss nursing home safety during COVID and what the legislature can do to protect seniors throughout the state.

By Bryan Miller

December 23, 2020

Blanca Castro with AARP on Nursing Home Safety During COVID

10 Political Predictions for 2021: A Never-Ending Georgia Campaign, TMI from Joe Biden & Borat in Congress?

OPINION: Here are 10 reasonably bipartisan political predictions that don’t bode well for our democracy.

By Ron Donoho

December 21, 2020

10 Political Predictions for 2021: A Never-Ending Georgia Campaign, TMI from Joe Biden & Borat in Congress?

With COVID-19 vaccines going into the pipeline, it’s reasonable to be optimistic about our collective health scenario for 2021. Unfortunately, Pfizer doesn’t seem to have an antidote for

By Ron Donoho

December 21, 2020

New Report: The Greatest Advantage in US Elections Is Not Incumbency, It's Partisanship

A new report from the nonpartisan group FairVote reinforces what it and other political reform advocates and experts have said for years: Partisanship is becoming the primary determinant of electoral

By Shawn Griffiths

December 20, 2020

New Report: The Greatest Advantage in US Elections Is Not Incumbency, It's Partisanship

A new report from the nonpartisan group FairVote reinforces what it and other political reform advocates and experts have said for years: Partisanship is becoming the primary determinant of electoral outcomes in nearly every election.

By Shawn Griffiths

December 20, 2020

NYC Allowed to Move Forward with Its First Ranked Choice Election

Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on The Fulcrum and has been republished on IVN with permission from the publisher. ‍ New York City can move forward with its

By Sara Swann

December 19, 2020

NYC Allowed to Move Forward with Its First Ranked Choice Election

New York City can move forward with its debut of ranked elections in seven weeks, because a state judge has turned back arguments the system would effectively disenfranchise minority voters.

By Sara Swann

December 19, 2020