I am a new writer for DC and I am disabled. The only thing that makes me feel better after a lifetime of suffering from disabilities is to push hard for disability rights. I started a political party for people with disabilities, Disability Party.
Independent Politicians articles on Democracy Chronicles
Independent politicians are not connected to a political party. Washington was the only American president elected as an independent, being not formally affiliated with any party. Also see Third Party Central.
What Makes a Voting Method Good?
The idea here is that if we want a legislative part of our government to cover broad ideas, then we need to have a voting method that elects a diverse enough body that can actually generate those broad ideas.
Will Bloomberg Run For President As A Democrat?
Billionaire and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is actively thinking of running for president in 2020 as a Democrat.
Hawaii Independent Candidates Perform Well in Midterm Voting
Hawaii uses what is called an open primary system that allows any voter to vote in primaries regardless of how they are registered.
Mali Election’s New Hopefuls Include Gold Magnate and Tech Leader
Both have dabbled in politics but come from the world of business, raising hopes that they could better tackle rampant corruption
Using Ranked Choice Voting For President Can Save America
Let’s keep advocating for systems like Instant Runoff Voting and Ranked Choice Voting, so that we the voters have the tools to truly pick better candidates, especially when the two dominant parties are not offering us candidates we want to vote for.
Democratic Socialism Rising in the Age of Trump
42 people running for federal, state and local offices with endorsement of the Democratic Socialists of America
The Modern Republican Party Has Been Usurped
It is time for Progressives, Liberals, Moderates, Independents, disillusioned Republicans abandoned by their own party, Democrats of all stripes and varieties, and disaffected voters to rally together and stand up and be counted.
Independent Virgin Islands Governor Hopeful in Ballot Access Lawsuit
Independent candidate sued the U.S. Virgin Islands elections department to require his name be put on the ballot
Court Blocks 10% Petition for Nebraska Independent Candidates
The Nebraska petition requirement for non-presidential independent candidates is now unconstitutional