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The First Batch of Polling for 2026 is In!
Ahead of the '26 midterms, the two parties are continuing to flounder.
Holden Lipscomb
January 08, 2026
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46%
Specifically the crushing weight of inflation and food prices,
the top issue for 46% of voters remains the economy.
Krystal from Erie, PA, noted,
“The poor get poorer… Prices of cost of living is absolutely insane now.”
Colorado Politics: As Colorado’s soon-to-be majority, independent voters will determine state’s political future
Unaffiliated voters are set to be a majority in Colorado, driven towards independence by distrust in the two-party system.
The Fulcrum: Why Mathematicians Love Ranked Choice Voting
A deep dive into how Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) can reduce political polarization by forcing candidates to seek support from beyond their base.
The Hill: 6 counties to watch in a two-faced election year
A discussion of six counties that could serve as bellwethers for how the general electorate is trending in the 2026 midterm elections.
Constructive Dialogue Institute - Dialogue Facilitation Certification for Faculty & Staff Public Cohort
(January 2026)
Get certified to confidently facilitate constructive dialogue about divisive issues across lines of difference in class or co-curricular campus settings.
Bipartisan Policy Center – What Older Adults Want Policymakers to Know: Bipartisan Solutions for Better Care
Virtual Event: January 21, 2026
While older Americans are often the subject of health care debate, their voices are often missing from health policy conversations. Drawing on interviews from The People Say initiative, this virtual event will build on the Bipartisan Policy Center’s recently released toolkit examining the challenges older adults face navigating the nation’s health and long-term care system. Join BPC for a discussion grounded in personal stories and focused on addressing persistent challenges older adults face.
Braver Angels National Convention Announcement
The 2026 Braver Angels National Convention will be held from June 25th to 28th in none other than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the birthplace of America, which will be ringing in its 250th anniversary just a week later.
Join the Independent Minds Book Club for their conversation about “It’s Only Drowning” with the author, David Litt! Email Holden Lipscomb at [email protected] to join.
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