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3,396 Local Wins, National Impact: How the Independent Movement Is Growing
December 21, 2024
Where Independent Candidates Won Elections in 2024
November 26, 2024
How GoodParty.org Powered 3,120 Independents to Victory in 2024
November 15, 2024
Two-Party System Pros and Cons: How It Shapes Governance and Policy
October 25, 2024
10 Pros and Cons of Being an Independent Voter
October 23, 2024
7 Challenges and Opportunities for Independent Presidential Candidates
October 2, 2024
Why Does the United States Have a Two-Party System?
September 27, 2024
Moderate vs. Independent: 7 Key Differences
September 21, 2024
What Is an Independent Candidate in Today’s Politics?
September 17, 2024
Toward a More Democratic Presidential Election: Examining the Electoral College
August 9, 2024
9 Independent State Legislators Running for Reelection in 2024
July 3, 2024
20 Independent Mayors Making a Difference in 2024
June 29, 2024
What It Means to Be a No Party Preference Voter
June 26, 2024
Environmentalism and Independent Politics
May 31, 2024
37 Independent Candidates Win in Local Elections in May 2024
May 29, 2024
How Many Uncontested Elections Are There in 2024?
May 24, 2024
7 States Where Independents Can Make the Biggest Impact in 2024
May 23, 2024
The Case for Participatory Democracy
May 10, 2024
Who Is the Donor Class?
May 4, 2024
What to Know About the American Solidarity Party
May 3, 2024
What to Know About the Constitution Party
April 26, 2024
Why Bottom-Up Politics Is the Key to Political Reform
April 24, 2024
Why Generation Z Needs Independent Candidates
March 30, 2024
Democracy vs. Plutocracy: Which Is the United States?
March 27, 2024
The Movement for Campaign Finance Reform
March 19, 2024
The Pros and Cons of Non-Partisan Ballots for Independents
March 9, 2024
How Duverger's Law Influences the Two-Party System
March 6, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s Place in the Independent Movement
March 2, 2024
10 Reasons to Run for Office as an Independent in Kentucky
February 23, 2024
10 Reasons to Run an Independent Campaign in Minnesota
February 21, 2024
Case Study: Benjamin Weisner’s Journey to City Council
February 21, 2024
10 Strategies for Effective Signature Gathering
February 20, 2024
How Dark Money Impacts Our Democracy
February 16, 2024
How California’s Voter Guide Calls for Federal Action on Independent Naming Conventions
February 15, 2024
Overcoming Voter Uncertainty in 2024
February 15, 2024
How Does Fusion Voting Work?
February 14, 2024
10 Reasons to Run as an Independent Candidate in Wisconsin
February 14, 2024
Why Do People Vote Against Their Own Interests?
February 13, 2024
New Jersey: A Hidden Home of Voter Suppression
February 13, 2024
10 Reasons to Run for Office as an Independent in Maine
February 9, 2024
10 Reasons to Vote Independent in 2024
February 3, 2024
10 Reasons to Run for Office as an Independent in Alaska
February 2, 2024
10 Common Myths About Independent Voters
January 31, 2024
Case Study: Marty Grohman’s Independent Win in Biddeford, Maine
January 30, 2024
Inside Terry Crandall’s Independent Campaign for U.S. House
January 30, 2024
What It Really Means to Be a Public Servant
January 26, 2024
The 5 Best Social Media Platforms for Independent Candidates
January 18, 2024
What Is Proportional Representation?
January 12, 2024
How AI Is Impacting Politics
January 11, 2024
How to Communicate Policy as an Independent Candidate
January 6, 2024
10 Ways Independent Candidates Can Engage with Voters
January 5, 2024
The Ultimate Political Consultant for Independent Candidates
January 4, 2024
Guest Post: The Undeniable Influence of Third Parties on American Politics
January 4, 2024
Reflecting on Elizabeth Melson’s Independent Run for State Senate
December 22, 2023
8 Techniques for Running a Grassroots Political Campaign
December 21, 2023
Year in Review: Celebrating GoodParty.org's Wins in 2023
December 21, 2023
Looking Back: Barbara Gaskins’ Independent Campaign in NC
December 19, 2023
Reflecting on Victoria Masika’s Independent Bid for Town Commissioner
December 19, 2023
How Do Democracy Vouchers Work?
December 16, 2023
The Pros and Cons of Publicly Funded Elections
December 15, 2023
What is the “Spoiler Effect,” Really?
December 14, 2023
STAR Voting: An Alternative Election System
December 13, 2023
Why We Need the Freedom to Vote Act
December 13, 2023
Why Can't the U.S. Have a Multi-Party System?
December 12, 2023
Political Violence: The Darker Side of America's Polarization
December 9, 2023
Lessons Learned from an Independent Campaign in Worcester, MA
December 9, 2023
How to Get on the Ballot as an Independent in 2024
December 8, 2023
5 Ways Independent Candidates Contribute to Bipartisanship
December 2, 2023
5 Examples of Third Parties in the United States
November 30, 2023
How the Iron Triangle Contributes to Political Corruption
November 29, 2023
What Is the Democracy Reform Movement?
November 29, 2023
7 Signs That It's Time for an Independent Revolution
November 17, 2023
10 GoodParty.org Certified Candidates Won in Nov. 7 Elections
November 16, 2023
Independent vs. Nonpartisan: Is There a Difference?
November 2, 2023
Navigating the Labyrinth: Independents and Gerrymandering
October 25, 2023
5 Independent Candidates Who Ran for Mayor and Won
October 19, 2023
Electoral Reform: How to Challenge Ballot Access Laws
October 14, 2023
6 Reasons to Run for Office as an Independent in California
October 13, 2023
6 Reasons to Run for Office as an Independent in Arkansas
October 12, 2023
Looking North: Pros and Cons of Ranked Choice Voting
October 11, 2023
Gender Exclusion in U.S. Politics: The Hard Truth
October 11, 2023
Can Independent Voters Vote in Primaries?
October 11, 2023
7 Ways Independents Impact Elections — Even if They Don't Win
October 10, 2023
Coalition Building 101: Effective Strategies for Independent Candidates
October 3, 2023
10 Ways Independents Can Break Through Political Tribalism
September 30, 2023
10 Signs of Media Bias Against Independent Candidates (and How to Overcome Them)
September 28, 2023
Overcoming Electoral Barriers: Strategies for Independent Candidates
September 26, 2023
The Implications of Citizens United for Independent Candidates
September 23, 2023
How Understanding the Two-Party System Informs Strategies for Independent Political Campaigns
September 22, 2023
Volunteer Spotlight: Kieryn McCann, Remote Volunteer and Local Candidate
August 25, 2023
The Green Party's Beliefs
August 11, 2023
Grassroots Activism: Mobilizing Communities Behind Shared Goals
August 10, 2023
Uncontested Elections Rot Democracy From The Inside Out
August 5, 2023
How Do Independent Candidates Get on the Ballot?
August 2, 2023
The Destructive Threat “Oppenheimer” Warns Us About Isn’t Nuclear Bombs – It’s Partisan Paranoia
August 1, 2023
Libertarian vs Liberal: Differences in Political Ideologies
July 29, 2023
The Power of Social Media in Political Campaigns: Unveiling Its Impact and Influence
July 25, 2023
5 Of The Biggest Grifters Within The Two-Party System
July 20, 2023
Electoral College Pros and Cons: Analyzing the Strengths and Weaknesses of the U.S. Electoral System
July 17, 2023
Disadvantages Of The Two-Party System
July 16, 2023
The Green Party's Impact on Politics
July 8, 2023
Libertarianism vs. Republicanism: Contrasting Paths of Political Thought
June 28, 2023
Guest Post: FAIL: Two-Party System & Democrats Scapegoat LGBTQ+
June 23, 2023
Guest Post: Why Independent Means More Than Just Moderate or Centrist
June 23, 2023
Breaking the Two-Party Duopoly: Empowering Political Reform and Expanding Voter Choice
June 20, 2023
Why Vote Third Party?
June 5, 2023
How to Switch Political Parties
June 2, 2023
How Running as an Independent in Tennessee Offers Unique Opportunities
May 26, 2023
Overcoming Apathy: Why Voting for Independent Candidates Can Make a Difference
May 18, 2023
Why Americans Are Losing Faith In Democracy
May 12, 2023
5 Essential Tips for Independent Candidates Running for Office: A Guide to Winning Elections
May 11, 2023
Understanding Independent Voters: Their Impact on American Politics
April 27, 2023
What Are Independent Voters? How They're Transforming America
April 26, 2023
Libertarian Presidential Candidates: Their Impact and Influence
April 23, 2023
How and Why You Should Register as an Independent
April 22, 2023
Why Voting for Independent Candidates Isn't a Wasted Vote
April 12, 2023
What Are Independent Politicians or Political Independents?
April 1, 2023
What are the policy views of young independents?
March 30, 2023
How the Two-Party System Works in the U.S.
March 18, 2023
5 Reasons the Two-Party System is Bad for America
January 24, 2023
10 Successful Independent Campaigns in History
January 18, 2023
20 reasons why you should run for office as an independent in 2023
January 13, 2023
How to Run for Office as an Independent in 2025
January 12, 2023
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