27%
Independents who trust national media — an all-time low (Gallup 2025)
17%
Americans who trust the government to do what is right "most of the time" (Pew Research Center, 2025)
77%
Americans who want leaders to work across party lines (Independent Center 2025)
45%
Americans who now identify as Independent — largest voting bloc ever (Gallup 2026)
27% - Independents who trust national media, an all-time low (Gallup 2025) • 17% - Americans who trust the government to do what is right "most of the time" (Pew Research Center, 2025) • 77% - Americans who want leaders to work across party lines (Independent Center 2025) • 45% - Americans who now identify as Independent, largest voting bloc ever (Gallup 2026)
A Note From the Editor
Like millions of Americans, I didn't leave the two parties. They left us.
Independent voters are now the largest voting bloc in the nation, yet the system still isn't built for us. Too often, media coverage feels polarized and siloed, prioritizing partisan narratives over straight reporting, while our voting system makes it hard to support candidates who put problem-solving ahead of party loyalty.
I built Independent Times News to change that. Our mission is to cut through the noise so Independent voters can stay well-informed from every perspective and reward the leaders who choose to work across the aisle. In our own families and workplaces, we know progress takes compromise and cooperation. Why should we accept anything less from our politicians?
When cooperation prevails over partisan warfare, something better becomes possible: a nation that functions again, where division gives way to stability, shared purpose, and real progress, and where citizens believe again in their vote, their leaders, their economy, and each other.
None of that is possible without being well-informed on every side of every issue. That is the news we deliver.
— Lisa Singer, Editor-in-Chief
Almanac
Nation Watch
Washington Watch
World Watch
The Economy This Week
The Independent Pulse
Election Analysis
Voting Rights
Latest Polls
Bipartisan Progress
Newsroom Picks
Swing Voter Power
Independent Voter Heroes
Defenders of Democracy
READY TO GET STARTED?
Four Steps Independents Can Take Today
Let's reward compromise, and amplify the voices of the majority over the extremes.
Your voice can help heal the divide and return power to the people.
Let's begin today with these 4 simple, practical steps to be seen, heard, and to stay informed.
#1
Register to Vote or Verify Your Voter Status
Select your state to register or confirm your registration status.
It only takes five minutes, and with the 2026 midterms approaching, it is critical to check now.
Every state has different rules, so don't risk showing up to the polls only to find you’ve been purged from the voter rolls.
Click the button below to register. (non-partisan & secure).
#2
Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming Elections
Add key dates for primaries and general elections to your phone using Vote411.
Voting in low-turnout primaries is your most powerful tool for candidate selection.
To show up prepared, schedule time to review your Ballotpedia Sample Ballot to see the exact candidates and special measures on your ticket.
Click the button below for election reminders.
#3
Follow Your Elected Reps on Social Media and Newsletters
Following your representatives on social media is the best way to hear about floor votes and current events in real-time.
To take the next step, subscribe to their newsletter and join an upcoming town hall to share your priorities.
Click the button below for a complete directory of contact info for all federal and state officials.
#4
Subscribe to a National & Local Newspaper
Democracy depends on a free press and an informed citizenry. While social media and podcasts provide valuable commentary, we rely on "shoe-leather" journalists to gather the raw facts.
To fuel the truth and ensure real accountability, we must support the primary sources of our news.
Click the button below to start your subscription at discounted rates.
"Whenever the people are well informed, they can be trusted with their own government; that whenever things get so far wrong as to attract their notice, they may be relied on to set them to rights."
Thomas Jefferson (1788)
Third President of the United States