Jeff Powers is an award-winning journalist from San Diego, California, and has worked on IVN as a writer and editor. He has also worked on a number of local campaigns including SDSU West, Measures K &
Rep. Justin Amash (I-MI) is (probably) running for president. Amash has toyed with the idea for over a year: Describing himself as an ideal third-party candidate at libertarian conferences and posting cryptic tweets about Americans “deserving another option." But as the months dragged on—the Libertarian party held primary
Independent Voting, the national organizing center for the 45% of Americans who self-identify as independents, has launched a unique national voter survey to capture the concerns of America’s independents and independent-minded citizens in the midst of this current pandemic. The survey focuses on a number of key threads: what
“For a virus which thrives on destroying humanity, Covid-19 might just accomplish the opposite, reignite our humanity and respect for one another.” The Covid-19 news has been so continually grim, it’s brought us pain on many fronts including the loss of life, liberty, and meaningful human interaction, but maybe
The US Supreme Court blocked an attempt to delay voting in Wisconsin's presidential primary over the coronavirus pandemic. The 5-4 vote reversed an order that would have extended the absentee ballot deadline for voting in the Wisconsin. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order suspending in-person voting
Tallahassee, FL - In a stunning rebuke of the Repunlican and Democratic parties and Attorney General Ashley Moody, the Florida Supreme Court cleared the way for voters to decide whether to overhaul the state’s primary-election system The ruling will be on the November 2020 ballot so voters can decide
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"I want to be an active mayor that focuses on solving real problems. That would be a marked change from recent years." ~ Assemblyman Todd Gloria, 2020 Mayoral Candidate San Diego, Calif.- Assemblyman Todd Gloria has a plan. A plan to get the city moving again. A champion
On the eve of the Democrat debates, Peter Ackerman, chairman of Level the Playing Field, joined our podcast to talk about a bigger debate fight going into 2020. Ackerman’s group is engaging in an effort to make our Presidential debates more inclusive, which is why his group is suing
San Diego, Calif.- No Party Preference (NPP) and American Independent (AI) voters in California are likely going to be confused when their ballot arrives for the March 2020 presidential primary as they will have no option for president. The same issue arose in the 2016 presidential primary for Bernie
San Diego, Calif.- San Diego Union-Tribune Columnist Michael Smolens joined me for a wide-ranging conversation about the many political issues facing the City of San Diego and State of California. In our latest IVN Podcast, Smolens had strong comments on City Councilman Mark Kersey moving from Republican to Independent,
San Diego, Calif.- San Diego Union-Tribune Columnist Michael Smolens joined me for a wide-ranging conversation about the many political issues facing the City of San Diego and State of California. In our latest IVN Podcast, Smolens had strong comments on City Councilman Mark Kersey moving from Republican to Independent,
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San Diego, Calif.- San Diego City Councilman Mark Kersey announced on his Twitter page he is shifting political parties from Republican to Independent. Kersey wrote the highly partisan state of both major political parties dissuaded him from identifying with either one. He also said the decision is one he
On Monday, the South lawn of the White House will host the 141st version of the egg roll that began in 1878 under the Administration of President Rutherford B. Hayes. Easter Egg Roll 2018 That's the official year the egg roll began but historians say informal festivities began