Blogs

According to AdImpact, $11.1 billion was spent on political advertising in 2024. Are these billions helping voters understand key issues, or fueling personal attacks? Discover IVoteMyVote’s proposed 60% issue-centered standard.

During an election campaign, voters are exposed to an enormous volume of political advertising. But what are we really learning? Explore why voters deserve policy substance over campaign distractions.

Federal fraud can be difficult to visualize. This analysis translates GAO’s estimated $233 billion to $521 billion in annual federal fraud losses into a familiar measure: gallons of gasoline.

The breaking news story that Montenegrin authorities have arrested an Iranian wanted by the FBI is a reminder that for years Iran’s proxies have used cyber attacks on US universities and businesses. These attacks have been successful, stealing sensitive data and causing billions in damage. This news ought to sound warning bells to network/data security…

The rise of socialism and its accompanying cries for more taxes on the wealthy in the US is an indication of how the standard of education in this country has deteriorated. Students have not been taught real history as opposed to faux history (e.g. the whole “1619 Project” is full of outright false claims) and…

The willing liberal press outlets have been lately regurgitating the socialist mantra that data centers are going to harm the environment, cause widespread drought and drain cities’ water supplies so that the ‘billionaires’ are the only ones who are going to be able to drink fresh water and take a shower. Here are a couple…

“The true measure of a free people is not only the liberties they defend, but the compassion they extend to those who cannot stand alone.” We now enter one of the most quietly powerful rooms in the House of Freedom. The noise of debate fades. The pace slows. Even thought seems to soften here. It is a…

Transparency, Opportunity, and the Road to the 2028 Elections A Conversation That Inspired a New Beginning Sometimes meaningful ideas begin in unexpected ways. While discussing a financial matter with a young woman from the Philippines, our conversation naturally turned toward government, elections, and public accountability. I invited her to visit the IVMV website simply to see whether…

When Disaster Strikes, Who Shows Up? Every nation has flaws. Every nation has moments of greatness. Today's public conversation often emphasizes America's mistakes—wars, political divisions, racial conflict, economic inequality, or diplomatic disagreements. Democracies should examine their own shortcomings honestly. Self-examination is one of the strengths of a free society. But an informed citizen should also examine another question. When…