The City Council-approved financing for the expansion of the San Diego Convention Center has become the most interesting issue separating Mayoral candidates Carl DeMaio and Bob Filner.

It is interesting because, Republican DeMaio voted for the hotel tax increase and Democrat Filner is blasting the conservative populist DeMaio for voting for a tax increase without a public vote.

On Tuesday night, Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein and her running mate, Cheri Honkala, were arrested while trying to gain entrance to the second presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.

"A word cloud of reveals the following topics as being the most popular things discussed during the debate." Source: Politicit.com

In an age where there is little political transparency, it is difficult for the public to tactfully determine who they are voting for. Now, an online start up focused on politics, PoliticIt, seeks to make it easy for voters and politicians to determine political standings and influence.

It seems like there is always a measure on California’s ballot that is more than what it appears. This year it is Proposition 32.

Emanuel Pleitez, a native of the inner city neighborhood of Los Angeles, El Sereno, and raised by a single mother, experienced life in one of the most underrepresented areas of the city. His story resonates with other Angelenos, especially those who come from similar communities. Emanuel’s inspiration and initiative of providing for the community and re-energizing Los Angeles come from the many hardships he knew growing up.

One of the enduring paradoxes of American politics is that, despite a campaign season that stretches nearly a year and gives candidates ample time to air their views, there are some issues that hardly ever get a moment in the spotlight.

IVN.us will be hosting the first ever, online presidential debate.