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Top 10 Issues That Matter the Most to Independent Voters in 2013

If 2013 has taught us one thing about the American electorate, it's that independent-minded voters are the new norm in the political sphere.

Since 2008, the number of registered independents has risen by 2,484,104, representing an 11.19 percent increase. Meanwhile, support for both major parties is rapidly dropping, with less than 1 percent of new voters registering with either the Republican or Democratic party.

Retiring New Jersey Congressman Leaves Seat Up For Grabs in 2014

When Jon Runyan (R-N.J.) decided not to seek re-election in the 2014 congressional race for New Jersey’s third district, his seat immediately became one of most competitive districts in the country.

#Selfie v. Privacy: Words of the Year for 2013 Define Who We Are

Oxford, the old trusted dictionary. Serious name. Serious history. Serious definitions. Even the name “Oxford” conveys a sense of hoity-toity and a smart-alek with thick glasses and a sponge for a brain.

Their word of the year: #Selfie

#Selfie is defined by Oxford as: a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website

NSA Response to Snowden Scandal Does Little to Ease Public Concern

For the NSA, Edward Snowden seems to be the gift that keeps on giving. He is a gift of “retirement” for NSA’s Director, General Keith Alexander, and Deputy Director Chris Inglis.

Colorado GOP Chairman: If You Want A Meaningful Vote, Join a Party

Colorado is just one of a number of states now considering proposals to move to a nonpartisan primary system similar to California and Washington state. Two people in particular are leading efforts to change the state's electoral system: Kent Thiry, chief executive of kidney dialysis company DaVita, and Ryan Ross, director of the Coalition for a New Colorado Election System.

Budget Deal to Make Air Travel More Expensive for Americans

It would appear that Congress has finally done its job and will pass a budget. The House passed the legislation last week before adjourning for the holidays while the Senate is expected to do so this week. While we might hail the bipartisan effort to avoid another government shutdown for the next two years, there are still many problems with this budget deal.

The budget deal eliminated $45 billion in sequester cuts (equally on military and non-discretionary spending) that were set to take place at the beginning of 2014, and also another $18 billion in cuts that were set to hit in 2015.

Hawaii Democrats: Democracy Should be Limited to Partisan Voters

Since 1980, Hawaii has opened up its primary system to allow all voters, regardless of party affiliation, to vote. However, earlier this year, the Democratic Party of Hawaii (DPH) challenged the state law, asserting their First Amendment right of association:

Independent Voter News (IVN) - Who 'We' Are

We’ve been called liberals. Undercover Republicans. Progressives. Socialists. Communists. Libertarians. And even Anarchists.

And they’re all true.

It all depends on whose article you read and from what perspective you view us.

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The Independent Voter Network (IVN) - Who "We" Are

We’ve been called liberals. Undercover Republicans. Progressives. Socialists. Communists. Libertarians. And even Anarchists.

And they’re all true.

It all depends on whose article you read and from what perspective you view us.

This is the Independent Voter Network. We are, to the best of our knowledge, the only “open platform” for journalists who are bound not by an ideology, but a simple etiquette.

Why Won't Our Senate Audit The Federal Reserve?

After a committee vote and hearings in the US Senate on the nomination of Janet Yellen to the chair of the Federal Reserve system, many in the United States wait to see if the institution she plans to lead will face any serious scrutiny.

Subject to secrecy and opaque practices, the Federal Reserve is officially charged with setting monetary policy for the United States, but much of its activity is shrouded in mystery. Yet, despite some bipartisan support, there has been little movement toward an audit from the halls of Congress.