Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on The Fulcrum and has been republished on IVN with permission from the publisher.

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Despite more Americans than ever opting to vote by mail in the 2020 election, a comprehensive government report found no significant increase in ballot rejections — refuting former President Donald Trump's claim that mail voting was more susceptible to fraud.

Bryan hosts Chad Peace, legal strategist for the

There appears to be a stronger possibility that the recall election against California Governor Gavin Newsom may not go in Newsom’s favor. With polls showing an even split among voters on the question of removing him, attention turns to a potential shocker in the Golden State.

In America, we value the principle of “one person, one vote.” We believe that everyone’s vote should matter. And we value smooth transitions from one presidential administration to the next.

We don’t expect our candidates to win all the time, but we at least expect for everyone’s vote to count equally towards the results.

Thanks to the Constitutionally-mandated periodic census, the House of Representatives will look a lot different for the 2022 midterm elections, with some states gaining seats, some losing them, and partisan gerrymanders sprouting across the nation like sunflowers. As a result, Republicans, it seems certain, will be in a far better position to retake control of the chamber.  

Michael Allman and Ty Humes join T.J. O’Hara, host of Deconstructed, to discuss their experiences serving on the San Dieguito Union High School District’s Board of Trustees. Mr. Allman is an elected Trustee while Mr.

Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on The Fulcrum and has been republished on IVN with permission from the publisher.

To the casual observer, gerrymandering can be difficult to spot, especially with recent technological advancements. But two new tools make it much easier to uncover partisan map manipulation.

Voters have the power to decide who wins on election day, but only a small percentage of them decide who will be on the ballot. For our democracy to not only survive, but thrive, voters must determine who runs as well as who wins. Small-dollar campaign financing in the form of Democracy dollars would go a long way towards building a truly equitable democracy and transforming our representation.

Bryan sits down with Clint Reilly to discuss the business climate in California, and his leadership of The New California Coalition.

(Originally aired 5August21)

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A new poll on the recall election that could oust California Governor Gavin Newsom from office shows the state electorate is now evenly split on his fate. With the September election quickly approaching, this could spell disaster for Newsom.