Results from Washington state's top two nonpartisan open primary pit Dr. Ann Diamond, an independent, against a Republican in the November general election for the open seat in state's 12th Legislative District House of Representatives. If she wins she will be the only fully independent lawmaker in the legislature.

San Diego, CA.- PocketChange is a virtual button that attaches to your Facebook feed and allows you to take action when you’re inspired.

The creators believe their program is the simplest, most powerful platform for bringing "change" to the people when and where they need it most.

The program selects the most responsible charity in the area impacted & instantly lets you micro-give $0.25 to $2 to that charity.

It's been nearly three months since Steve Poizner swept the June 5 primaries in California with 41% of the vote for the office of state insurance commissioner and made history with the win.

There is a reason that Poizner was a featured speaker on "Big Wins of 2018" at the Unite Summit in Denver Colorado recently. Poizner became the first unaffiliated candidate for statewide office to make it to the general election ballot in several years.

The idea of universal health care (Medicare for All) has surged in popularity since the 2016 Bernie Sanders campaign. Quite a few progressive candidates for the 2018 midterm elections ran, or are running, on a platform which includes Medicare for All.

Not very many states share the history Maine has with policymakers outside the major parties. It currently has 7 voting members in the state legislature not affiliated with the Republican or Democratic Party, it has elected independent governors, and has one of the nation's only two independent U.S. senators.

Among the sitting independent legislators is Marty Grohman. Grohman is serving out his second term as a member of the Maine State House. Instead of seeking re-election, however, he decided to run for Congress in Maine's 1st Congressional District.

San Diego, CA.- San Diego Congressman Duncan Hunter Jr. and his wife Margaret were indicted on fraud and campaign finance related charges.

The charges stem from Hunter and his wife’s misuse of  $250,000 worth of campaign funds for personal expenses and the filing of false campaign finance records. The Department of Justice investigation went on for nearly two years.

A federal grand jury in California returned the 48-page indictment detailing the allegations against the couple.

You wouldn't notice it at all watching the mainstream television news media or reading mainstream newspapers. For some reason they haven't been too talkative about it, but this is the ten year anniversary of the Wall Street financial crisis that struck America and the world with devastating consequences for millions of people.

Most people make a conscious effort to ensure that they optimize their physical wellbeing. But all too often, they overlook the importance of their mental health, too.

And that doesn’t mean patients are to blame for their lack of care. If you're suffering from a broken arm or visible injury, you can stroll into your nearest hospital to receive immediate attention. But when your mind's unhealthy or you start to feel mentally worn down, enjoying quick support isn't quite as easy.

San Diego, CA.- San Diego Congressman Duncan Hunter and wife Margaret have been indicted on fraud and campaign finance related charges.

The charges stem from Hunter and his wife's misuse of  $250,000 worth of campaign funds for personal expenses and the filing of false campaign finance records. The Department of Justice investigation went on for more than a year.

A federal grand jury in California returned the 48-page indictment detailing the allegations against the couple.

In the latest episode of "In Full Color," I talk with Independent Voting President Jackie Salit, who has spent several years advancing election reform policies and working outside the two major parties to effect change for a better democratic process.