Alex Gauthier
Independent Voter
San Diego, CA, United States
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Judge: Ballot Access Barrier in Montana Special Election is Unconstitutional
Independent and minor party candidates in Montana were handed a bittersweet victory in their bids to replace former Congressman Ryan Zinke. On April 8, Federal Judge Brian Morris ruled against Montana Secretary of State Cory Stapleton, finding that the signature requirement placed on non-major … Continued → Read More
Montana Blocks Out Competition For State's Only Congressional Seat
Three plaintiffs are suing Montana Secretary of State Corey Stapleton, challenging the Big Sky state’s onerous ballot access rules and questionable election schedule. Green Party nominee Thomas Breck, independent candidate Steve Kelly, and Green Party voter Danielle Breck filed the suit earlier this month. → Read More
America Needs Ron Paul Back
This week’s explosive release of information from WikiLeaks regarding the Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) cavalier use of surveillance techniques are still being unraveled. The release, referred to as “Year Zero,” has so far shown that the intelligence agency exploited vulnerabilities in consumer … Continued → Read More
Third Parties Ramp Up Fight Against Tenn. Ballot Access Barriers Ruled Unconstitutional
Third parties had their best showing in nearly two decades last November, but they still face major ballot access hurdles in future state elections across the country. Tennessee is a prime example. → Read More
Don't Be Duped: Why Media Manipulators Love Social Media
Americans rely on the Internet now more than ever for news, information, and discussions about politics. According to Pew, nearly half of U.S adults between the ages of 18-49 rely primarily on the Internet and social media for their news, and 62 percent of all adults use a social network like Facebook or Reddit to get their news. → Read More
SCOTUS Hints Partisan Open Primaries May Be Unconstitutional
The U.S. Supreme Court might be headed toward a major decision regarding partisan open primary elections. In two court cases, the Republican and Democratic parties, respectively, have challenged the constitutionality of partisan open primaries. → Read More
BREAKING: Federal Judge Rules Against Presidential Debate Commission
In a surprising decision, Judge Tanya S. Chutkan of the U.S. District Court in Washington D.C. ruled against the Federal Election Commission in the case of Level the Playing Field et al v. Federal Election Commission holding that the rules governing … Continued → Read More
Trump Cabinet Picks Complicate Cordial Transition
This week, Congress began hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees. Some prospective Trump appointees have drawn criticism due to either the individual’s potential business-related conflicts of interest or personal history. → Read More
IVP Conference: Manufacturing Gap Leaving Middle Class Behind in California
Jobs are leaving california but only a few regions in the state are experiencing an economic recover so how do we solve the opportunity gap? → Read More
IVP Conference: Practical Solutions Missing in Debate over Rising Energy Costs
Lawmakers and industry experts agree; finding solutions to growing energy needs will require more than simply passing more bills in the legislature → Read More
IVP Conference: Skills Gap, Outdated Regulations Threaten California's Tech Dominance
Three major challenges currently face the tech industry and California, which could lead to the next big company setting up shop somewhere else. → Read More
IVN Poll: Colbert, Oliver, and Ron Paul Top Choices for New Debate Moderators
Voters would like to see new debate moderators, according to an online poll conducted by IVN finding Stephen Colbert, John Oliver, and Ron Paul the top 3. → Read More
America's Democracy is Exceptional... Because We Don't Participate In It
A pew research survey found that the US is lagging behind OECD countries in voter participation → Read More
Us vs Them: When Politics is Treated Like a Football Game, No One Wins
Partisan are becoming the most motivated to turn out to vote as they see elections as a game of us vs them. Many don't care so much about issues as they do about winning. → Read More
Independent Voters Exceed Party Registration In 5 Key States
Independents exceed party voters in Connecticut, Alaska, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Jersey have very high independent voter registration in states → Read More