How do power companies transition from dirty energy to renewable energy while keeping the lights as they do it? The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is finding out, as they work towards a clean, renewable energy future. What they are doing makes an instructive case study for other utilities, many of whom are mandated to do the same.

If you've been following the Independent Voter Network recently, you've probably noticed our focus on races to watch in California.

If you've been following the Independent Voter Network recently, you've probably noticed our focus on races to watch in California.

Beginning May 14 an online election for Independent voters across California will be hosted by the Independent Voter Project and Everyone Counts.

Representing over 50 million people in the population of the United States, here are some interesting facts about Hispanics that will factor in to the upcoming 2012 elections.

The following infographic shows clearly how important Hispanic voters will be in the 2012 election, and elections to come. As the largest growing demographic in America, 12 million Hispanic registered voters are expected to turn out for the 2012 election. This number will continue to grow, and both parties hope to capture as much of the Hispanic vote as possible. They will undoubtedly tailor their campaign strategies to target this huge demographic.

Jack Uppal would like to be leading the way to a kinder, gentler Congress. The candidate for the House seat representing California’s 4^th Congressional District – a self-styled moderate Democrat – believes that more moderation is what is needed in Washington.