In Colorado, Obama and Romney Focus on Mobilizing Their Bases In Colorado, Obama and Romney Focus on Mobilizing Their Bases
In swing states such as Colorado, the presidential race is coming down to who can turn out their voters, rather than persuading independents.
Oct 15, 2012 / Ben Adler
The Colorado Cannabis Factor The Colorado Cannabis Factor
Turnout for a popular ballot measure that would fully legalize marijuana could determine whether Obama or Romney wins this important swing state.
Oct 11, 2012 / Alyson Martin and Nushin Rashidian
Courts Block GOP Voter Suppression Laws Courts Block GOP Voter Suppression Laws
Pennsylvania’s voter ID law is one of eleven voter suppression laws invalidated by state or federal courts in the past year.
Oct 2, 2012 / Ari Berman
The Death of the Golden Dream of Education The Death of the Golden Dream of Education
California has gutted the budget for what was once a shining example of public higher education, leaving students saddled with more debt and fewer options.
Oct 2, 2012 / Andy Kroll
Getting the Point of Collective Bargaining Getting the Point of Collective Bargaining
Collective bargaining got the real refs back on the football field. It’s a useful tool that should be defended, not attacked.
Sep 28, 2012 / John Nichols
Let Former Felons Vote Let Former Felons Vote
Felon voting is a legitimate part of any functioning democracy.
Sep 27, 2012 / NationAction
The Blue-State Strategy for Progressive Renewal The Blue-State Strategy for Progressive Renewal
Democrats have a rich opportunity to push electoral reform at the state level.
Sep 26, 2012 / Feature / Steven Hill
After 225 Years, It’s Time to Respect the Constitutional Rights of Workers After 225 Years, It’s Time to Respect the Constitutional Rights of Workers
The overturn of Scott Walker’s anti-labor law reminds us that workers and their unions have a right to equal protection under the law.
Sep 17, 2012 / John Nichols
Wisconsin Judge Rules Walker’s Anti-Labor Law ‘Null and Void’ Wisconsin Judge Rules Walker’s Anti-Labor Law ‘Null and Void’
“Collective bargaining has been restored for teachers across Wisconsin, for municipal employees across Wisconsin,” says a key union leader.
Sep 15, 2012 / John Nichols
Federal Court: Texas Voter ID Law Violates Voting Rights Act Federal Court: Texas Voter ID Law Violates Voting Rights Act
The court ruling clearly shows how voter ID laws disproportionately harm minority and low-income voters, who are more likely to vote for Democrats than Republicans.
Aug 30, 2012 / Ari Berman