NATIONAL -- Despite its name, the concerns of the Green Party reach far beyond ecology and environmental issues. The party believes citizens, not corporations, are the true stakeholders in democracy.

“Greens seek to bring vibrant grassroots democracy to every part of the United States,” its platform says.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- WTOP reported Tuesday that District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser wants Freedom of Information Act exemptions extended to include footage taken from body cameras worn by city police. Bowser, who introduced the FOIA language in her budget bill, says the exemption would protect the privacy of city residents who interact with local police officers.

Make no mistake: this proposal truly is something new under the Sun.

"That's refreshing," you're probably saying. You're probably also wondering what important issue united our historically incompetent United States Congress. Was it infrastructure?

One person not associated with any special interest group, dedicated to the idea of election reform, willing to expend the time and effort to get something done rather than waiting for someone else to act equals Nevada State Senate Bill #499.

NORTH CAROLINA -- Recently proposed bills in the North Carolina House and Senate aim to tighten restrictions on abortion.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Audit the Fed, a cause championed by former U.S. Representative Ron Paul (R-Texas), was picked up by Paul's son, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.), early on in his political career.

Several weeks ago, several people criticized the article about comparing America's tax rates to the rest of the world, countering with comments on Facebook like:

During an appearance on Fox & Friends on Wednesday, conservative commentator Ann Coulter suggested that voting should be harder for the general population, advocating for the administration of literacy tests as a prerequisite for voting.

"There is nothing unconstitutional about literacy tests,” Coulter said during a discussion about poorly informed American voters. 

American voters are downright fleeing the Republican and Democratic parties to become independent voters. Since 2008, the portion of Americans who identify as independent has risen steadily, and since 2010 it has continued to break its own record, now clocking in at 43 percent.