News, Analysis, & Action Built For Independents
To Fix Our Fractured Nation. You In?
TIME TO MOVE OUR NATION FORWARD
VISION
America is stuck, polarized, gridlocked, and losing ground.
We're here to bring independent voters together, forging a collective strength that shatters the impasse and restores lasting American progress.
Independents: You are the majority America needs right now.
A record 45% of Americans now identify as independent, the largest voting bloc in our history. Yet, while we are the majority, the system is still designed for the loudest partisan fringes.
Independent Times News is built for you. We provide the News, Analysis, and Action required to move beyond the win-at-all-costs battle of the two-party system.
We are dedicated to facts over spin, solutions over division, and real progress over partisanship.
We don’t just report on the gridlock. We deliver the perspective and tools independents need to break it, drive lasting results, and fix our fractured nation.
The era of the Independent has arrived.
The time is now. Join us. Subscribe today.
OUR VISION
An America where every citizen enjoys freedom from want and freedom from fear. A nation that has broken the cycle of gridlock, replacing bitterness and division with stability, shared purpose, and lasting progress.
THE ISSUE
Both parties are locked in a win-at-all-costs battle that paralyzes the country. Every election, independents like you swing power from one side to the other, delivering short-term shifts but no lasting results. We need a permanent system that forces both parties to work together, find real compromise, and deliver actual solutions.
THE STRATEGY
We strip power from the extremes through open primaries, ranked-choice voting, and fair elections. United as one bloc, independents can demand compromise and bipartisan solutions. We don't care who gets credit. We care that America gets results.
THE MOVEMENT
Join the movement. Get unbiased truth through our podcast, newsletter, and social channels. Then follow the 8 concrete steps below to turn frustration into real power.
Barriers Holding Independents Back
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As America’s largest and fastest-growing voting bloc, now nearly 45% of the electorate, Independent Voters face structural and informational barriers at the polls. Overcoming these ensures your vote truly reflects your values, free from party influence.
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Independent voters are often excluded from primaries. In 22 states during recent presidential cycles, closed primaries or caucuses barred more than 27 million independents (and other non-major-party voters) from helping select party nominees.
Trapped in a Polarized System
Without party guidance, independents must navigate a media landscape dominated by partisan outlets that amplify extremes and drown out balanced facts. Once elected through the party-controlled primaries, lawmakers rarely break ranks, voting with their party over 90% of the time on divided issues, stifling the bipartisanship and compromise most independents want.
HOW TO STAY INFORMED
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EMPOWER YOUR VOTE
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Study official Party Platforms to better predict how candidates will vote in office.
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Use trusted non-partisan sites like Ballotpedia and VoteSmart.org, for factual information on candidates' records, biographies, and issue stances.
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Dive into Pew Research Center reports for unbiased data on party platforms, voter trends, and public opinion.
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Explore AllSides for media bias ratings and balanced viewpoints on policy issues across left, center, and right sources.
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Prioritize local elections: city council, school boards, judges, and ballot measures, where your independent vote often swings outcomes and has bigger real-world impact.
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Researching and preparing for special ballot measures empowers independents to directly decide key policies, taxes, and reforms.
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Make a voting plan early: register, research your full ballot, and vote in every election to maximize your influence.
WATCH OUR MISSION
Independents: The Key to America's Future
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Concrete Steps for Independents
Independent voters hold the key to healing our nation’s political divide.
Free from partisan loyalty, you can champion reforms that break the gridlock.
Let's reward compromise, and amplify the voices of the majority over the extremes.
#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 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.
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Learn Where Your Candidates Stand
Discover exactly where your candidates stand on the issues that matter to you. Enter your address for personalized ballot information.
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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!
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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.
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Support Congress's Problem Solver Caucus
Get inspired by the Problem Solvers Caucus's cross-party work, then urge your rep to join them in finding common-ground solutions for a stronger America.
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Get Involved to Pass
'The Fair Representation Act'
Join FairVote's nationwide reform that would implement RCV, eliminate partisan gerrymandering, and incentivize elected officials to work across party lines.
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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 think.
COLLABORATION
The Independent Voter Champions
Trailblazers advancing open primaries, ranked-choice voting, non-partisan news, and bold electoral reforms, who are breaking down barriers so every independent voice can shape America's future.
Ready to stop feeling ignored and start making a difference?