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Ben Swann and A New Age of Independent Journalism

Leaving his job as a successful correspondent with Fox 19 in Cincinnati earlier in 2013, veteran journalist Ben Swann made the surprising move of starting his own independent venture, the

Truth in Media Project.

Immigration Reform Could Reduce Deficits by $1.2 Trillion, Report Finds

At the heart of the ongoing immigration reform debate is the question of the anticipated costs and benefits of reform. Assessing the impact of various reform proposals on economic growth, wages, and federal and state budgets is critical to making an informed judgment as to whether enactment of reform is in the best interests of the country.

Louisiana is a Model for Gerrymandering and Partisan Politics

Despite calling it a nonpartisan blanket primary election, Louisiana's parties have used a basket of tools to institutionalize partisan politics.

Obamacare Not Safe from New Constitutional Challenges

Lyle Denniston looks at four potentially very significant new challenges under way to Obamacare, including one argument that is growing in popularity with the law’s critics.

Top 25 Political Funders Include Home Depot and the City of New York

Top 25 Donors

Who Are the Top 5 Politicians on Instagram?

From Lo-Fi to Mayfair, Instagram is no longer run by culture starved hipsters and #foodporn sharing Yelpers. Politicians, past and present, are signing on to the photo sharing app as a way to personally connect to their constituents.

Here are my picks for the top 5 politicians on Instagram in 2013.

Texas Abortion Bill to Face Plan B

A critical decision in the ongoing legal battle on abortion was handed down Monday. The ruling found that provisions in a law passed by the Texas Legislature, House Bill 2, were unconstitutional due to conflicts with a doctor's right to treat their patients as per his/her medical expertise and that it unreasonably restricted one's access to an abortion.

The judgement was given Monday by U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel:

New Independent Candidate Joins Massachusetts Gubernatorial Race

Jeffrey McCormick is the latest candidate to enter the 2014 gubernatorial election in Massachusetts. He is best known as the founder of Saturn Partners, a venture capitalist firm established in 1994 to finance early-state growth companies.

McCormick is the second independent candidate to enter the race along with Evan Falchuk, the candidate for the newly founded United Independent Party. He is also not the only venture capitalist in the race as Charlie Baker, the only Republican in the race so far, joined the firm General Catalyst after an unsuccessful 2010 campaign for governor.

Floridians Fight Regulations To Keep Household 'Patriot Gardens'

Would a government really fine a family $500 a day for planting a garden in their front yard? That’s what Jason and Jennifer Helvenston wondered as they decided to fight for their veggies in a battle to keep their front yard garden - a symbol of sustainability and sound budgeting in this trying economy.

Nationally Recognized Advocate Boosts Medical Marijuana Efforts in Ohio

The Ohio Rights Group’s 2,500+ volunteers are currently campaigning to legalize marijuana for medical purposes, and hemp for industrial dedications in their republic. The pro-marijuana group has recently gained a new advocate to help spread the message of how beneficial the plant can be.

The group is claiming that due to the recent unification with nationally recognized marijuana advocate Cheryl Shuman, the campaign is gaining much needed momentum.