Why Being a Teacher Made Her An Independent Voter
Kara Dirkson spent her first career as a high school history teacher, and it turned her into an independent voter.
The One Reform Powerful People Don’t Want
Ahtza Chavez, from New Mexico, believes this one reform forces those in power to listen to all their constituents. That’s why they don’t advocate for it.
The Right to Change Your Mind
Mike Escobar believes that ideas and values change over time, and he thinks this is right to change your mind is a defining quality of independent voters.
Nothing About Me Had Changed, Except…
Lisa Rice is a lifelong DC resident and leader of the independent voter movement. She tells the story of her journey to independence.
I Don’t Believe in Either Political Party Anymore
Cliff Sandoval is a business owner and independent voter in New Mexico, and he no longer believes in either major political party.
The Periphery of Power
Michael Garlid believes that independent voters sit on the outside looking in when it comes to political power. Why? Watch him explain.
The Problem With Partisan Primaries
Sila Avcil, Executive Director of New Mexico Open Elections, explains exactly why closed partisan primaries are a problem for democracy.
I Shouldn’t Have to Lie in Order to Vote
Thien-Nam sees voting as a reflection of who he is and what he stands for. He thinks it’s a little odd that he has to lie about his party affiliation in order to cast a ballot in the primary.