Many Americans are unhappy with the two major parties but seldom support alternatives. New England is an exception.
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The coalitions that Jackson built during his presidential campaigns created enduring infrastructure for later progressives, particularly in Vermont.
History tells us why insurgent parties have struggled to get off the ground.
The Teal independents claimed inner-city seats in 2022, but as political disenfranchisement continues, will we see the same play out in regional Australia?
If you’re an unhappy voter and want other unhappy voters to hold their noses and vote for the major candidate they least dislike, think about the Golden Rule.
The Democrats and Republicans try to keep them off the ballot. But third-party campaigns can inject new ideas and force major parties to incorporate a wider array of interests.
New research shows that opt-in policies may not be as effective as intended when it comes to data protection and privacy regulations.
There’s a new party in town – but it may not last long.
The most successful third parties in US politics don’t typically rise to dominance, but instead challenge the major parties enough to force a course correction.
Kodak’s new blockchain and cryptocurrency hint at a new kind of intellectual property, one that doesn’t need a government to enforce property rights.
Third-party candidates often claim they bring out new voters. Is it true?
A moral philosopher considers whether you should vote out of fear.
Americans unhappy with our two-party system only need look at the British election this week for an alternative. But they might not like what they see.
What is up with Bernie Sanders? No chance that he would win the primary, much less the presidency. But there is a long history of outsider candidates who have impacted American politics.
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