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INDEPENDENT TIMES NEWS
Welcome Back To Independent Times News
Today, We Spotlight:
Latest Podcast: “How Independents Became The New Majority”
Main Article: "Independent Voters Hold the Key to America's Future."
Independent Visionary of the Week Spotlighting Dr. Jaci Salit
Must Watch, Read, Listen, and Inspiration This Week
8 Steps Independents Can Take Today
Let's Dive In
NEW PODCAST EPISODE: S1 E1
How Independent Voters Became The New Majority
Host Lisa Singer, joined by Co-Hosts Leyla Gullen (FOX24 News Now) and Bryan Gallo (Emmy-winning producer), unpack: • Why most Americans reject Red vs. Blue labels • How independents have swung every election since 2004 • Frustration with a system that locks 27 million out of primaries • The power of independents to heal a divided nation.
Shining a Light on Solutions Over Spin
The House Under Pressure: Why 45% Of Americans Are Independent Voters
By Lisa Singer
The American House Under Pressure
President Abraham Lincoln once warned that "a house divided against itself cannot stand." As we approach our nation's 250th anniversary, that warning feels more urgent than ever. The American house is under severe pressure. It is not just divided, but straining under siloed media, partisan gridlock, and an affordability crisis that makes the American Dream feel increasingly out of reach. While elected leaders remain locked in perpetual stalemate, the stability Americans depend on is being tested in ways we have not seen in generations.
INDEPENDENT HERO OF THE WEEK: Dr. Jackie Salit
Jacqueline "Jackie" Salit is a premier strategist and author in the American independent political movement. Currently a Professor of Practice at Arizona State University, she co-directs the Center for an Independent and Sustainable Democracy, where she leads groundbreaking research into the growth and impact of nonpartisan voters. Her work bridges the gap between high-level academia and grassroots organizing, focusing on structural reforms that challenge the traditional two-party duopoly.
Beyond her academic role, Salit has been a pivotal force in major political shifts, most notably running the Independence Party operations for Michael Bloomberg’s successful mayoral campaigns in New York City. A prolific writer and advisor, she serves on the board of the USC Schwarzenegger Institute and is a key voice for Independent Voter News. She is the author of Independents Rising and co-author of the 2023 book The Independent Voter, cementing her status as a leading authority on the evolving landscape of post-partisan America.
Her TEDx talk, titled "Independents, 40% of The Electorate: The Engine For a Post-Partisan Political Reform," was delivered at TEDxNewEngland.
Listen • Watch • Read
This week's hand-picked selections, curated for Independent Voters seeking clear insights, no spin.
Must Watch
We recommend Oprah's episode "Oprah and Experts: Setting Boundaries with Toxic Family Members" because it powerfully shows how extreme political division has driven family estrangements and rifts with friends, turning differing views into deep wounds. With raw stories and expert insights, Oprah explores this toxicity and offers hopeful guidance on boundaries, empathy, and possible repair. For independents willing to listen across the aisle, it provides an inspiring roadmap to bridge divides, model understanding, and heal fractured relationships. Proving personal courage can start the broader fix our nation needs.
☕ Top Story
“Gallup: Independent Voters Break Another Record in 2025” by Shawn Griffiths. This must-read piece breaks down Gallup's fresh 2025 data showing independents hitting a new high of 45%.
🛋 Must Read
Independent Voters Will Decide America's Future in 2024 and Beyond: What You Should Know Before Voting by Charles Steven Konigsberg
🖼 Great Listen
In Malcolm Gladwell's "The Powerball Revolution" from Revisionist History, discover how real change often starts with rethinking the rules and getting involved.
4 STEPS INDEPENDENT VOTERS CAN TAKE TODAY
Build Influence, Break Gridlock.
#1 Register to Vote,
Verify Voter Status
Select your state, and register as an independent or confirm your registration status. Takes 5 minutes. Deadlines for the 2026 midterms are approaching, so please check now.
#2 Mark Your Calendar
for Upcoming Elections
Add key dates to your phone calendar for primaries and general elections. Voting in low-turnout primaries amplifies your influence on candidate selection.
#3 Follow Your Elected Reps on Social Media
Hear what they say about current events and their ongoing work: subscribe to newsletters and save their contacts for easy outreach on your top issues.
#4 Subscribe to National & Local Newspapers
Only 16% of Americans subscribe to newspapers, but a strong Fourth Estate keeps democracy alive. Support real journalism to fuel truth and accountability!
Share Your Independent Voter Story With Us
Share Your Independent Story
Contact Tim, our field reporter, for an interview. We'll feature your voice so reps hear what independents are thinking about the issues.
FINAL NOTE
Hand-picked to cut through the noise and empower your independent thinking.
"I never submitted the whole system of my opinions to the creed of any party of men whatever... Such an addiction is the last degradation of a free and moral agent."
It’s not the best of times, nor the worst, but these are undoubtedly Independent Times.
See you next week.