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Forward Party Launches New Mexico Chapter after Open Primaries Success

A new party launched Tuesday in New Mexico following the passage of open primaries legislation in the state. The Forward Party, which advocates for reforms like open primaries, is seeking 3,500 signatures to gain minor party status.

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  • Third Parties
  • Forward Party
  • Open Primaries

On Top of New Tariffs and Proposed Vape Ban, Calif. Cannabis Retailers Also Face an Excise Tax Hike

As California’s legal cannabis industry heads into the second half of 2025, store owners are facing a combination of rising costs that could further disadvantage them against the state’s still-thriving illicit market.

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  • California
  • Tariffs
  • Taxation

Gallup: Americans More Likely to Rank Government Leadership as No. 1 Problem

The latest polling data from Gallup shows that the number one problem facing the US for most voters now is not the economy, it is not cost of living or inflation -- it is poor leadership in the government.

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  • Polling Data

Oakland Votes in Pivotal Mayoral Election with Ranked Choice Voting at the Center

In a critical special election, Oakland voters are casting their ballots on April 15 to replace recalled Mayor Sheng Thao. The election will be decided using ranked choice voting (RCV) and determine who leads the city through 2027, as Oakland faces mounting challenges.

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  • Ranked Choice Voting
  • California

Parental Proxy Voting Effort in Congress Gives Independent Voters Hope

It’s a bipartisan effort. Independent voters are tired of division and Congress’s inability to achieve results. We rarely see a bipartisan effort in Congress today because, in many respects, we are not allowed to witness it.

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  • Independent Voters

Most American Votes Don't Matter — New Research Highlights Crisis in Electoral Representation

A new report from the Unite America Institute reveals a sobering truth about American democracy: in most elections, the vast majority of votes cast have zero influence on the outcome.

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  • Open Primaries

Trump's Trade War: When Bad Economics Makes Good Politics

Last week, Americans witnessed President Trump's "art of the deal" in action as his administration imposed sweeping tariffs on global trading partners, only to roll them back after markets cratered and bond yields spiked.

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  • Middleweight Politics
  • Tariffs
  • Commentary

Barbara Lee Embraces Ranked Choice Strategy as Oakland’s Mayoral Race Enters Final Stretch

With Oakland’s high-stakes special mayoral election coming up on April 15, former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee has released a video outlining a ranked choice voting (RCV) strategy — officially urging her supporters to rank multiple names on their ballots.

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  • Ranked Choice Voting
  • California

Tariffs and Vape Ban Could Push California’s Cannabis Market Further Underground

California’s legal cannabis industry, long weighed down by high taxes and regulation, is facing new threats: steep federal tariffs on key imports and a proposed statewide ban on disposable vapes.

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  • Tariffs
  • California
  • Federal vs State Laws

Salt Lake City Keeps Ranked Choice Voting Alive for 2025

Salt Lake City will continue using ranked choice voting (RCV) in its municipal elections, allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference rather than selecting just one. The City Council reaffirmed their commitment to the system, following positive feedback from the 2023 elections. ​

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  • Ranked Choice Voting
  • Utah

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