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A graphic depicts a circle broken into two halves – one containing the Republican elephant, the other containing the Democratic donkey – as it explodes from within. Opinion columnist Santiago Montañez Bertoletti believes that America's two-party system should be broken up in favor of a flexible multi-party one. (Jackson Shields | Northern Star)

Third parties deserve more voice in US

By Santiago Montañez Bertoletti, Opinion Columnist | November 5, 2024

In the United States there have always been two parties. This is not unique to American politics. Many nations like the United Kingdom or Colombia began with two main factions. However, over the years many countries have developed multi-party systems...

Third party candidates battle for federal funding

By Northern Star staff | November 8, 2016

Third parties must receive five percent of the popular vote in this election to be recognized on all 51 ballots and to receive federal campaign funding for the 2020 election, according to an April 17 NBC News article.Third parties are any political group...