Campaigns and Elections

Purging the Legacy of Dictatorship From Chile’s Constitution

Purging the Legacy of Dictatorship From Chile’s Constitution Purging the Legacy of Dictatorship From Chile’s Constitution

Marca Tu Voto AC, a citizens’ group, is spearheading the national effort to overhaul Chile’s 1980 constitution. 

Jan 21, 2014 / Alisa Solomon

Four Years After ‘Citizens United,’ There Is Real Movement to Remove Big Money From Politics

Four Years After ‘Citizens United,’ There Is Real Movement to Remove Big Money From Politics Four Years After ‘Citizens United,’ There Is Real Movement to Remove Big Money From Politics

Sixteen states and 500 communities have demanded an amendment to the US Constitution. Twenty fourteen will be a year of action.

Jan 21, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols

Beyond the NSA: What About Big Data Abuse by Corporations, Politicians?

Beyond the NSA: What About Big Data Abuse by Corporations, Politicians? Beyond the NSA: What About Big Data Abuse by Corporations, Politicians?

Obama is right to address concerns about intelligence gathering. But that's not enough to restore privacy protection.

Jan 17, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols

Christie’s Access Lane Onto the Presidential Trail Gets Gridlocked

Christie’s Access Lane Onto the Presidential Trail Gets Gridlocked Christie’s Access Lane Onto the Presidential Trail Gets Gridlocked

Revelations about how his aides and allies played retribution politics reinforce concerns about the Republican governor's presidential prospects.

Jan 8, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols

The Progressive Resurgence and the Most Expensive Painting Ever Sold

The Progressive Resurgence and the Most Expensive Painting Ever Sold The Progressive Resurgence and the Most Expensive Painting Ever Sold

Will 2014 be the year of the liberal moment?

Jan 3, 2014 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

The Democratic Vistas of 2014: Five Reforms to Make Our Politics Matter

The Democratic Vistas of 2014: Five Reforms to Make Our Politics Matter The Democratic Vistas of 2014: Five Reforms to Make Our Politics Matter

An agenda of constitutional amendments, structural changes and referendum votes for raises and rights.

Jan 1, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols

The Names: de Blasio and the Meaning of Diversity

The Names: de Blasio and the Meaning of Diversity The Names: de Blasio and the Meaning of Diversity

The mayor-elect is getting pressure to include more blacks and Latinos among his appointments.  

Dec 30, 2013 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy

Obama Is Trying to Fix Inequality by Hiring the Same Hacks Who Caused It

Obama Is Trying to Fix Inequality by Hiring the Same Hacks Who Caused It Obama Is Trying to Fix Inequality by Hiring the Same Hacks Who Caused It

John Podesta is just the latest to make use of the White House’s revolving door for lobbyists.

Dec 17, 2013 / Robert Scheer

North Carolina Shows Why the Voting Rights Act Is Still Needed

North Carolina Shows Why the Voting Rights Act Is Still Needed North Carolina Shows Why the Voting Rights Act Is Still Needed

A challenge to North Carolina’s sweeping new voting restrictions will be heard in court next summer.

Dec 12, 2013 / Blog / Ari Berman

Obama: Inequality Is ‘the Defining Challenge of Our Time’

Obama: Inequality Is ‘the Defining Challenge of Our Time’ Obama: Inequality Is ‘the Defining Challenge of Our Time’

In a speech Wednesday, the President said economic inequality will be "the defining challenge" of his remaining time in office. 

Dec 4, 2013 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

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