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Fast-Tracking Voter Suppression: La. Legislature Passes Closed Primary Bill

Just one week ago, the entire country took notice when Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said he wanted to dismantle the state's nonpartisan "jungle primary." In the midst of a special session, the Legislature swiftly moved a bill through both of its chambers that did not give the governor everything he wa

By Shawn Griffiths

January 19, 2024

Fast-Tracking Voter Suppression: La. Legislature Passes Closed Primary Bill

Podcast: Blazing The Trail for Equal Representation with the Independent Voter Project

IVC Media, LLC Founder and President Chad Peace was featured on The Dodi Connection, a podcast from host Mr. Wowzer that offers engaging debates on a broad spectrum of topics,

By Shawn Griffiths

January 18, 2024

Podcast: Blazing The Trail for Equal Representation with the Independent Voter Project

New Report: Ranked Choice Voting Empowers Candidates and Voters of Color

A new report by FairVote sheds light on the positive impacts of ranked choice voting (RCV) on candidates and voters of color. The comprehensive study analyzed 448 RCV elections over two decades, revealing key findings that highlight the benefits of this voting system.

By Shawn Griffiths

January 17, 2024

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry's Political Advisor Spreads False Narrative on Closed Primaries

Louisiana Radio Network recently published a conversation with Governor Jeff Landry's longtime political advisor Brent Littlefield, in which he discusses the governor's controversial legislative priority to dismantle the state's nonpartisan electoral system in favor of a party-run system.

By Shawn Griffiths

January 14, 2024

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry's Political Advisor Spreads False Narrative on Closed Primaries

10 Ways Both Parties Are Destroying Democracy

As the political landscape in the United States gears up for the 2024 presidential election, the media's focus is often on the perceived threats to democracy posed by individual candidates or movements, like the rhetoric around the MAGA crowd and former President Donald Trump, who is treated as the

By Shawn Griffiths

January 9, 2024

10 Ways Both Parties Are Destroying Democracy

Upcoming Book: America's Political Problems Start with Its Broken Primaries

A new book is slated to hit the shelves in February by former congressional candidate and Unite America Executive Director Nick Troiano, which details the fundamental problem with the US's unrepresentative and hyper-polarized political system and where change must begin: the primaries.

By Shawn Griffiths

January 7, 2024

Upcoming Book: America's Political Problems Start with Its Broken Primaries

Alaska Pro-Voter Reform Opponents Fined Nearly $100K for Breaking Campaign Laws

The Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC) has fined Anchorage pastor Art Mathias and the anti-ranked choice voting and anti-open primaries groups he founded nearly $100k for violating several campaign laws

By Shawn Griffiths

January 5, 2024

Alaska Pro-Voter Reform Opponents Fined Nearly $100K for Breaking Campaign Laws

Can Proportional Representation Mend the Fractures In Our Political System -- Or Would It Make Them Worse?

It’s well understood that America is intensely divided today and that our divisions have worsened over time. But when did politics turn into an “us-vs-them” war?

By Divided We Fall

January 4, 2024

Can Proportional Representation Mend the Fractures In Our Political System -- Or Would It Make Them Worse?

Arlington, VA Board Unanimously Votes to Continue Ranked Choice Voting in Primaries

On December 19, the Arlington County Board unanimously voted to use ranked choice voting for all future county board primaries. The decision comes after a survey found that 70% of voters rated their experience with RCV as "positive," "fair," or "exceptional."

By Shawn Griffiths

December 20, 2023

Arlington, VA Board Unanimously Votes to Continue Ranked Choice Voting in Primaries

Lawsuit Asserts FL Democratic Party Violated Voters' Rights by Denying Party Members Choice in 2024

A Florida attorney has filed a lawsuit against the state's Democratic Party and Secretary of State Cord Byrd seeking an immediate and mandatory injunction that would require US

By Shawn Griffiths

December 11, 2023

Lawsuit Asserts FL Democratic Party Violated Voters' Rights by Denying Party Members Choice in 2024

To Be Truly Open, More Reform Is Needed to Maine Primaries

Next year, Maine will hold its first open primary election. Every Maine voter — including the 32 percent registered as unaffiliated — will be able to vote. It’s a critical step forward.

By Joe H Pickering Jr

November 20, 2023

Maine Voters Send a Clear Message: They Want Foreign Money Out of Elections

Maine voters overwhelmingly approved Question 2 on Tuesday, a ballot measure that prohibits direct and indirect electioneering from foreign governments and foreign government-owned entities in candidate and ballot measure elections.

By Shawn Griffiths

November 7, 2023

Maine Voters Send a Clear Message: They Want Foreign Money Out of Elections