San Diego, CALIF. - Respecting the will of voters logged a big win in San Diego this week, and the Independent Voter Project is proud that its sponsorship of Measure L played an integral role in the discussion.

ALSO READ: Measures K and L: San Diego City Elections Reformed in Historic Vote

North Carolina voters not affiliated with the Republican or Democratic Parties cannot serve on the state's Board of Elections. That's right, state law says only registered Republicans and Democrats can. This means tough luck for independents or third party voters.

Well, one N.C. attorney hopes to change this.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is testifying Tuesday morning before the Senate Intelligence Committee.

As part of its ongoing probe into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, Sessions will address some lines of inquiry regarding the Russia investigation and his time as attorney general.

Here is what Sessions is expected to emphasize:

And it ain’t the cows.

Enter Kris Kobach, the Republican Secretary of State known by election reformers for his unabashed attempt to re-instate straight ticket voting and forcing a Democrat to be listed on the ballot when a Republican is faced with a credible independent challenger.

Petty politics aside, let's look at some pretty phenomenal facts. Donald Trump is the very first President of the United States of America to embrace gay marriage BEFORE winning the election. Period.

“I’m fine with same-sex marriage,” Trump said in the midst of a REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY!

The name of the group couldn’t have been more appropriate considering the circumstances: “Momentum.”

Theresa May and her conservative wing were in control of the electorate. Ready to not only exercise their power, but to extend their Parliament gains, usher in Brexit, strengthen the Pound, and bring an end to the attacks that have shocked a nation.

But funny things can happen on the way up the tower.

And on Thursday they most certainly did.

Thanks in large part to the Berniecrats.

The Portland Press Herald published an editorial Thursday, calling on lawmakers to save ranked choice voting. Maine lawmakers are currently considering two bills that would either amend the constitution for ranked choice voting or fully repeal the voter-approved statute.

READ MORE: Sen. King to Maine Lawmakers: Let Voters Decide Fate of Ranked Choice Voting

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James Comey accused the White House of lying about the circumstances of his firing Thursday.

“The administration…chose to defame me, and more importantly the FBI by saying the organization was in disarray, that it was poorly led, that the workforce had lost confidence in its leader. Those were lies, plain and simple,” said Comey before the Senate Intelligence Committee.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrbZx6ANvcE

The focus of the mainstream media for the past several weeks has been on whether the Trump administration obstructed the pursuit of justice as it relates to the Russian Investigation. Specifically, whether the president told FBI Director James Comey to back off potential “collusion”or campaign connections to Russian officials.

In his testimony, Comey said:

Medical marijuana has benefits for a variety of different medical conditions. Residents in some states can receive a medical marijuana recommendation for anything from HIV/AIDS and epilepsy, to cancer and glaucoma, or any other condition that your doctor diagnoses as debilitating.

While it’s a useful tool for human health, new research is beginning to emerge that suggests the use of low-THC cannabis can be effective in relieving pain in our pets as well. Can medical marijuana actually be beneficial for your pets?