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November 17, 2014
Post-Midterm Political Coverage of GOP Extremism Fits the Definition of Media Absurdity
Eric on this week in concerts and new music releases and Reed on how the mainstream press is always trying to tell the same (false) story about the Republican Party.
Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson
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November 13, 2014
Here’s a 2014 Mandate: Pass an Amendment to Remove Big Money From Politics
In red and blue regions, north and south, urban and rural, calls for a constitutional amendent to overturn Citizens United won huge.
John Nichols
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November 7, 2014
Voter Suppression: The Midterm Election Story that Doesn’t Fit the Media Narrative
In mainstream media it’s considered downright impolitic to link voter restrictions to election results.
Leslie Savan
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November 6, 2014
Did Voting Restrictions Determine the Outcomes of Key Midterm Races?
The number of voters impacted by new voting restrictions exceeded the margin of victory in close races in North Carolina, Kansas, Virginia and Florida.
Ari Berman
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November 5, 2014
The Worst Political Calculation the Democrats Made in the Midterms?
After Obama delayed executive action and candidates ran to the right on immigration, there was a dramatic decline in Latinos’ support for Democrats all over the country.
Zoë Carpenter
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November 5, 2014
After the Midterms: Time to Fight Back
Opposing bad policy and bad compromises isn’t enough. We need new thinking and new approaches.
The Editors
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November 5, 2014
To Win White Swing Voters, Democrats Should Stop Trying to Appeal to White Swing Voters
Black voters who consistently turnout for Democrats are trying to show the party the way forward, if only it would pay attention.
Dani McClain
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October 30, 2014
New Voting Restrictions Could Swing the 2014 Election
Voter suppression efforts in key swing states could determine who controls the Senate and other crucial races.
Ari Berman
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October 22, 2014
Why GOP Control of the Senate Would Be a Disaster
The Republican wrecking crew would hurt workers, women, minorities and the environment.
The Editors
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October 1, 2014
The Invisible Oil in Louisiana’s Senate Race
The petrochemical industry is devastating the state, but no candidates dare take it on.
Zoë Carpenter