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Money in Politics: How It Works and How We Fix It
April 19, 2025
Town Hall Meetings 101: A Guide for Citizens, Candidates, and Officials
March 29, 2025
56 Political Ideologies: An In-Depth Overview
February 8, 2025
What Is Lobbying in Politics? Uncovering Its Influence on Government
December 12, 2024
What Are the Requirements to Run for Public Office?
November 19, 2024
Direct Democracy vs. Representative Democracy
November 2, 2024
How to Change Political Party Affiliation in 3 Steps
November 1, 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
Every U.S. Elected Office You Can Run For: The Ultimate List
October 16, 2024
Types of Voting Systems: How They Work and Impact Elections
October 8, 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
Why Is It Important to Vote? Your Voice's Impact on Democracy
September 19, 2024
What Is an Independent Candidate in Today’s Politics?
September 17, 2024
What Is Pork Barrel Legislation?
August 15, 2024
What Are Independent Expenditures?
August 13, 2024
Top Issues for Wisconsin Voters and Candidates in 2024
August 10, 2024
Toward a More Democratic Presidential Election: Examining the Electoral College
August 9, 2024
What Is the Nolan Chart?
July 31, 2024
Deepfakes, Cheapfakes, and AI’s Impact on Politics
July 24, 2024
How Super PACs Influence American Elections
July 23, 2024
How Many Signatures Do You Need to Get on the Ballot?
July 16, 2024
What Is Social Liberalism?
July 9, 2024
Libertarianism and Economic Policy
July 6, 2024
Understanding the Role of a City Manager
June 28, 2024
What It Means to Be a No Party Preference Voter
June 26, 2024
Big Money in Local Elections: What You Need to Know
June 7, 2024
No Party Affiliation vs. Independent
June 1, 2024
How Many Uncontested Elections Are There in 2024?
May 24, 2024
Final Five Voting, Explained
May 18, 2024
Top Issues in Michigan in 2024
May 16, 2024
Borda Count: An Alternate Voting System
May 14, 2024
Top Issues in New Hampshire in 2024
May 8, 2024
Who Is the Donor Class?
May 4, 2024
What to Know About the American Solidarity Party
May 3, 2024
What Is a Benchmark Poll?
May 1, 2024
Attack of the Zombie Laws: What to Know
April 27, 2024
What to Know About the Constitution Party
April 26, 2024
Retrospective vs. Prospective Voting
April 20, 2024
What Does Progressive Really Mean in Politics?
April 18, 2024
Absolute Majority vs. Simple Majority: What's the Difference?
April 17, 2024
The Complete Guide to Write-In Candidates
April 13, 2024
Kentucky's Top Issues in 2024: A Comprehensive Overview
April 12, 2024
What Happens in a Contingent Election?
April 4, 2024
Hard Money vs. Soft Money in Campaign Finance
April 3, 2024
Alaska's Top Issues in 2024: A Comprehensive Overview
March 29, 2024
Democracy vs. Plutocracy: Which Is the United States?
March 27, 2024
The Vice Presidential Nomination, Explained
March 22, 2024
Pluralism vs. Hyperpluralism in Government and Politics
March 20, 2024
Campaign Finance Reform: Why It Matters and How to Fix It
March 19, 2024
What's So Special About Special Elections?
March 16, 2024
Top Issues in Illinois in 2024: An Overview
March 14, 2024
Your Guide to the 2024 National Party Conventions
March 13, 2024
The Pros and Cons of Non-Partisan Ballots for Independents
March 9, 2024
Florida’s Top Issues in 2024
March 9, 2024
Understanding the Coattail Effect in Politics
March 8, 2024
Top Issues in Montana in 2024: A Comprehensive Overview
March 7, 2024
How Duverger's Law Influences the Two-Party System
March 6, 2024
What Are Exit Polls?
March 5, 2024
Pros and Cons of Automatic Voter Registration
March 1, 2024
Cumulative Voting, Explained
February 29, 2024
How the Overton Window Affects Politics and Policy
February 28, 2024
Top Issues in Washington in 2024: A Comprehensive Overview
February 28, 2024
Pros and Cons of Voter ID Laws
February 27, 2024
Top-Two Primary Elections, Explained
February 24, 2024
An Independent Voter’s Guide to Super Tuesday
February 22, 2024
Minnesota's Top Issues in 2024: A Comprehensive Overview
February 22, 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
Why Do People Vote Against Their Own Interests?
February 13, 2024
New Jersey: A Hidden Home of Voter Suppression
February 13, 2024
10 Causes of Voter Apathy in the United States
February 8, 2024
Top Issues in Oklahoma in 2024: A Comprehensive Overview
February 8, 2024
Primary vs. General Election: What to Know
February 7, 2024
Hawaii's Top Issues in 2024: A Comprehensive Overview
February 7, 2024
Concurrent Powers and Voter Representation
February 6, 2024
10 Reasons to Vote Independent in 2024
February 3, 2024
What Is a Straw Poll?
February 3, 2024
10 Common Myths About Independent Voters
January 31, 2024
Top 6 Issues in Arizona in 2024: An Overview
January 27, 2024
How Presidential Election Years Impact Down-Ballot Candidates
January 25, 2024
What Is the Monotonicity Criterion in Voting Systems?
January 25, 2024
Voter Turnout in Local Elections: Why It’s Low and How to Fix It
January 24, 2024
Maine's Top Issues in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide
January 24, 2024
Voter Guide 2024: What to Know for California’s Local Elections
January 23, 2024
Navigating Online Echo Chambers and Media Bubbles in 2024
January 23, 2024
The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact Explained
January 20, 2024
Misinformation vs. Disinformation: Challenges for Democracy
January 17, 2024
Top Issues in Ohio in 2024: A Comprehensive Overview
January 17, 2024
Caucus vs. Primary Election: Understanding Key Differences
January 13, 2024
Top Issues in North Carolina in 2024: An Overview
January 13, 2024
What Is Proportional Representation?
January 12, 2024
What Is a Winner-Take-All Electoral System?
January 10, 2024
Guest Post: The Undeniable Influence of Third Parties on American Politics
January 4, 2024
Pros and Cons of Two-Round Election Systems
December 21, 2023
What Is a Blanket Primary Election?
December 16, 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
How to Start a Ballot Initiative
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 Corruption 101: Examples of Clientelism
December 12, 2023
What Are Bloc Voting and Voting Blocs?
December 9, 2023
Plurality vs. Majority Voting: What's the Difference?
December 8, 2023
The Importance of LGBTQ+ Representation in Politics
December 7, 2023
Gen Z Voter Turnout: What Recent Trends Mean for 2024
December 6, 2023
Political Corruption 101: Collusion in Politics
December 5, 2023
5 Ways Independent Candidates Contribute to Bipartisanship
December 2, 2023
Political Corruption 101: Examples of Graft
December 2, 2023
5 Examples of Third Parties in the United States
November 30, 2023
10 Ways the Political Establishment Disenfranchises Voters
November 30, 2023
What Is the Democracy Reform Movement?
November 29, 2023
How the Iron Triangle Contributes to Political Corruption
November 29, 2023
How to Track Federal and State Legislation
November 28, 2023
How Rational Ignorance Impacts American Elections
November 28, 2023
Who’s Responsible for What: Local vs. State Government
November 23, 2023
Media Literacy Basics: Bridging the Information Gap
November 16, 2023
What Is a Recall Election and How Does It Work?
November 3, 2023
Approval Voting: An Alternate Voting System
October 26, 2023
The Psychology of Voting: What Motivates the Electorate
October 25, 2023
Navigating the Labyrinth: Independents and Gerrymandering
October 25, 2023
7 Things to Consider Before Voting for a Candidate
October 13, 2023
The Role of Voter Education in Strengthening Democracy
October 12, 2023
Looking North: Pros and Cons of Ranked Choice Voting
October 11, 2023
Can Independent Voters Vote in Primaries?
October 11, 2023
Voter Guide: Durham, North Carolina City Council Candidates
October 6, 2023
What Is a Nonpartisan Election?
October 5, 2023
10 Signs of Media Bias Against Independent Candidates (and How to Overcome Them)
September 28, 2023
Pros and Cons of Political Term Limits
September 23, 2023
Swing States: Deciding the Fate of U.S. Presidential Elections
September 22, 2023
How to Vote as an Out-of-State College Student
September 13, 2023
Durham, NC Voter Guide 2023: Everything You Need to Know for the Oct. 10 Municipal Election
August 30, 2023
Partisan vs. Non-Partisan: What’s the Difference?
August 11, 2023
The Green Party's Beliefs
August 11, 2023
What are Political Donations?
August 5, 2023
What Is Political Polarization? An Overview and Some Solutions
August 4, 2023
How Do Independent Candidates Get on the Ballot?
August 2, 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
Electoral College Pros and Cons: Analyzing the Strengths and Weaknesses of the U.S. Electoral System
July 17, 2023
Who Actually Writes Congressional Bills? Not The Leaders You Elected…
July 8, 2023
The Green Party's Impact on Politics
July 8, 2023
The Main Purpose of State Legislatures: A Comprehensive Guide
July 7, 2023
2023 Nashville Voter Guide: What to Know & How to Prepare for August 3
July 6, 2023
What Exactly Is Gerrymandering? Why Is It So Bad?
July 1, 2023
Libertarianism vs. Republicanism: Contrasting Paths of Political Thought
June 28, 2023
Types of Elections Explained: Navigating the Electoral Landscape
June 28, 2023
Superdelegates Are Super Anti-Democratic: How Political Parties Try To Rig Their Primary Elections
June 28, 2023
Qualifications To Run For President
June 28, 2023
Politics 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Government and Civic Action
June 21, 2023
Open Primary vs. Closed Primary: Exploring Different Primary Election Systems
June 21, 2023
Why Vote Third Party?
June 5, 2023
How to Switch Political Parties
June 2, 2023
Political Affiliation: What It Means and Why It Matters
May 25, 2023
Open Primaries: Understanding the Mechanics and Implications
May 24, 2023
Voting Independent: The Antidote to Political Apathy
May 18, 2023
What Is The Electoral College And How Does It Work?
May 17, 2023
What Are Independent Voters? How They're Transforming America
April 26, 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
Differences Between Democrats vs. Republicans
March 18, 2023
How the Two-Party System Works in the U.S.
March 18, 2023
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