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America’s political system is broken — but ranked choice voting and proportional representation could fix it. Learn how these reforms can unite voters, reduce polarization, and strengthen democracy.

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October 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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In Chattanooga, an anonymous artist fixes potholes with smiley-face mosaics—transforming road repairs into public art and inspiring grassroots civic action.

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March 23, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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May 16, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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Ken Burns’ The American Revolution highlights why America’s founders built checks and balances—an urgent reminder as Congress, the courts, and citizens confront growing threats to democratic governance.

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December 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Across Virginia and beyond, Americans are rejecting division and embracing a new civic path—lifting up stories of community, dignity, and shared purpose to renew faith in our democracy.

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October 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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A growing debate is forcing Americans to revisit a question that dates back to 1776:

Should every vote for president count equally, or should political power continue to flow through the Electoral College system?

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Spirit of 1776 – Rejected by Project 2025, Embraced by NPVIC
Project 2025 is a structural undoing of the Spirit of 1776. It fundamentally undermines the foundational principles of the Declaration of Independence in the following areas: democratic representation, equality, liberty, and checks/balances. The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC) res...
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June 16, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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Analysis of Trump’s Iran war threats, ceasefire tensions, and the global accountability gap, examining war crimes law, Congress inaction, and diplomatic fallout.

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April 15, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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When ego replaces accountability in the presidency, democracy weakens. An analysis of how unchecked leadership erodes trust, institutions, and the rule of law.

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December 19, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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An urgent look at the risks of unregulated artificial intelligence—from job loss and environmental strain to national security threats—and the growing political battle to regulate AI in the United States.

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April 13, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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As trust in federal statistics declines and key government data faces new challenges, experts argue it's time to rethink how the U.S. measures everything from unemployment to public health—and build a stronger national data system.

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August 14, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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Between 1979 and 2022, America’s top 1% doubled their share of national income while median wages stalled—despite worker productivity soaring 83%. Now, economists are pitching a radical corporate tax rewrite to fix the divide.

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September 2, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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Maine’s Rick Bennett has championed ranked-choice voting, open primaries, dark money reforms, and voter-first leadership for decades. Discover how his independence and bipartisan problem-solving have shaped Maine’s political landscape.

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November 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Loneliness and gun violence are twin crises eroding America’s social fabric. Rev. Dr. F. Willis Johnson explores how isolation, easy access to firearms, and political paralysis threaten life, liberty, and belonging.

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September 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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"My whole life is here," writes U.S. Citizen Natalia Arcos Cano, who migrated from Colombia in 2018. "My people, my job, my plans for the future, all here. All in a country that treats me and those like me like a pest. It hurts."

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August 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Even with Republican control of the presidency and Congress, Trump’s vision for transformative change faces a tough path forward.

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January 14, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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A federal court just handed LA a win, ordering HUD to release millions in frozen homelessness funding. But for nonprofits, the relief doesn't erase a problem: they're expected to front the cash for programs months before reimbursement arrives.

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September 15, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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In just 17 months, President Trump’s second administration has used taxpayer funds to acquire stakes in 28 private and public companies—an unprecedented shift in U.S. economic policy.

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Trump’s State Capitalism Marks a Radical Break in U.S. Policy
Cato says Trump’s taxpayer‑funded equity buys blur the line between markets and government.
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July 2, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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​From cancel culture to critical theory, wokeness fuels political battles worldwide — but what does it really mean?

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December 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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As America approaches its 250th anniversary, discover how history education reform and civic engagement can strengthen democracy beyond commemoration. Read more at https://loom.ly/pCi-D6Y

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April 6, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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From the Silent Majority to the Taxpayer myth, how seductive political narratives disable collective action and erode democracy.

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December 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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John Adams warned that republics fail when power loses restraint. This essay explores virtue, authority, and how intimidation erodes democracy.

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January 19, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Abbott v. LULAC exposes the Supreme Court’s retreat on gerrymandering, enabling Texas maps that undermine voting rights and fair elections.

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December 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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When government force goes unchecked, constitutional rights erode. A stark comparison of Kent State and modern threats to free protest.

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January 21, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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How social media “likes” distort political leadership, fuel polarization, and shape democracy—plus why platforms need new civic feedback signals.

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March 12, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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America faces a growing food emergency as political gridlock deepens hunger. Communities are stepping in, but real change requires engaged, accountable citizens.

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November 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM