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San Francisco’s ‘Ranked choice’ voting could boost third parties
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By Elizabeth Ahlin”Instant runoff” voting debuts this November in San Francisco, and could transform American politics.
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Unions Hedge Their Democratic Bets
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By Daniel KreissThe union vote has been reliably Democratic. But what happens when organized labor tries to shake up the party?
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Rounding up the Youth Vote / Partisans vie for untapped demographic
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By Rania TikooAn upsurge in interest by young voters has sparked a flurry of partisan activity hoping to tap into a groundswell.
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No Bouquets for the FCC in Monterey
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By Malaika Costello-DoughertyThe FCC’s most recent hearing on localism brought discourse and disputes.
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Activist Churches Question Speech Limits
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By Julia Scott The battle for the religious vote pits free speech against nonprofit tax law and campaign finance reform.
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Unlikely allies gird for FCC battle over free speech, high finance and “Net Neutrality”
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By Jen Anderson, Steve Rhodes and Josh Wilson High-speed cable modems and fiber-optic networks are up for grabs, and the future of media is at stake.
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FCC Hearing Brings Crowds and ControversyMedia deregulation at issue as rules come under review
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By Jennifer Huang An FCC commissioner is well-received in San Francisco.
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World Social Forum Comes up from the Underground
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By Lucimara NunesForum organziers say massive press coverage means their event has put social issues in the spotlight.
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Venezuela’s Chavez Announces Price, Media Controls
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By Lucimara NunesHugo Chavez spoke in Porto Alegre amid conflict at home and criticism abroad.
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Activists: Globalized Trade Unfair to Developing Nations
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By Érica Junghans International finance reform is a priority for multinational social-change groups.