About four in 10 registered voters in the U.S. identify as politically independent, according to recent polls. Many independents feel disenfranchised by closed primary systems that prevent them from ...

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At 78, Joe Manchin is stepping back into politics. A year and a half after leaving office fed up with the major parties, the former West Virginia senator is launching a new effort, the Independent ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) raised eyebrows this week when he tweeted an article about Libertarian Senate nominee Ted Brown with a Scooby Doo “Rut Roh.” The pretty clear message was that with Texas ...

If you’re ever feeling lost in a new city, walking into a local bookstore will help anchor you. Far more than just a place of transaction, a good bookstore can serve as a sanctuary, a community space, ...

Many of us would like to see ourselves as independent thinkers, capable of being reflective, intellectually curious, and aware. This post aims to help you see your strengths and areas where you could ...

Medical research studies have a number of possible designs. A strong research project closely ties the research questions/hypotheses to the methodology to be used, the variables to be measured or ...

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt appeared to be in disbelief on Wednesday when CBS News White House correspondent Ed O’Keefe asked for examples of when President Donald Trump had been ...

All the winners are below. Earlier: The Independent Spirit Awards look a little different this year, with the iconic Santa Monica beach tent temporarily giving way to an indoor show at the Hollywood ...