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14 Years After Citizens United: Where Are We Now?

Guest writer Carli Downing explores the ways the 2010 Supreme Court decision Citizens United v. FEC has influenced campaign finance and the rise of Super PACs.

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San Diego
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How California’s Voter Guide Calls for Federal Action on Independent Naming Conventions

Hilaire “FUJI” Shioura, an independent candidate running for office in California's 51st Congressional District, highlights the need for action on voter guide conventions.

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Jersey City
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New Jersey: A Hidden Home of Voter Suppression

David Goodman, the statewide leader of RepresentUs of New Jersey, sheds light on the effects of the "county line," a voter suppression tactic in New Jersey.

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2024
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How Presidential Election Years Impact Down-Ballot Candidates

The American electoral landscape is characterized by a rhythm of off-cycle and on-cycle elections, each playing a distinct role in shaping political outcomes.

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Media Bubble
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Navigating Online Echo Chambers and Media Bubbles in 2024

It can be easier than you may think to get stuck in an echo chamber, an online space where people only hear commentary that aligns with their own world view.

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Los Angeles
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Voter Guide 2024: What to Know for California’s Local Elections

Get the information you need to prepare for California's local elections in 2024, including election dates and what to know about each local office on your ballot.

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Guest Post: The Undeniable Influence of Third Parties on American Politics

From the Bull Moose Party of the early twentieth century to the Libertarian Party of today, third parties have had a significant impact on American politics.

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Puzzle Pieces
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Guest Post: Can't We All Just Get Along?

Guest writer Chris Schmalhofer explores strategies for bipartisan cooperation and fostering effective communication across party lines, pushing back against America's rising political polarization.

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Guest Post: Why Independent Means More Than Just Moderate or Centrist

Independent is not a monolithic word. It doesn't mean moderate or centrist, there are conservative and leftist independents too!

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Fight club
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Guest Post: School Boards: The Front Line of the Independent Movement

School boards are the frontline of the independent movement. They are the proving ground for aspiring politicians and are a place where parents and kids feel the effects of government the most.

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Guest Post: FAIL: Two-Party System & Democrats Scapegoat LGBTQ+

How the two-party system is failing the LGBTQ+ Community

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Kermit
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Guest Post: Vote Better With Realer Options

It's a new day. Good Party helps independent candidates run for office and people tired with the two-party system to take action.

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