Campaigns and Elections

Lesser-Evilism We Can Believe In

Lesser-Evilism We Can Believe In Lesser-Evilism We Can Believe In

Should we put government in the hands of a party determined to subvert it, or a party—however flawed—that believes it still has a role to play in securing the common go...

Mar 23, 2015 / Feature / Michael Tomasky

Republicans Loved Netanyahu’s Racist Election Tactics

Republicans Loved Netanyahu’s Racist Election Tactics Republicans Loved Netanyahu’s Racist Election Tactics

House GOP lauds Netanyahu’s win as "hard-fought and well-earned."

Mar 20, 2015 / Blog / Ali Gharib

Oregon’s Radical Innovation: Make Democracy Easy

Oregon’s Radical Innovation: Make Democracy Easy Oregon’s Radical Innovation: Make Democracy Easy

Want higher turnout? No problem. Automatically register voters and allow them to vote by mail.

Mar 18, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols

But Is Hillary Ready for Us?

But Is Hillary Ready for Us? But Is Hillary Ready for Us?

Hillary now claims she’ll implement progressive economic policies—but Bill said the same in 1992.

Mar 10, 2015 / Blog / William Greider

Robert Reich Says Elizabeth Warren Should Challenge Hillary Clinton

Robert Reich Says Elizabeth Warren Should Challenge Hillary Clinton Robert Reich Says Elizabeth Warren Should Challenge Hillary Clinton

Former Bill Clinton cabinet member calls for “a tough primary challenger.”

Mar 6, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols

50 Years After Bloody Sunday, Voting Rights Are Under Attack

50 Years After Bloody Sunday, Voting Rights Are Under Attack 50 Years After Bloody Sunday, Voting Rights Are Under Attack

The right to vote is under the greatest threat since the passage of the Voting Rights Act.

Mar 5, 2015 / Blog / Ari Berman

How the Movement to Unseat Rahm Emanuel Is Challenging ‘1 Percent’ Urbanism

How the Movement to Unseat Rahm Emanuel Is Challenging ‘1 Percent’ Urbanism How the Movement to Unseat Rahm Emanuel Is Challenging ‘1 Percent’ Urbanism

As Chuy Garcia gains momentum, another city seems possible.

Mar 4, 2015 / Cities Rising / John Nichols

Clinton’s E-mail Mess Shows We Need a Primary, Not a Coronation

Clinton’s E-mail Mess Shows We Need a Primary, Not a Coronation Clinton’s E-mail Mess Shows We Need a Primary, Not a Coronation

It’s way too early to bet the future of the country on the Clintons’ ability to avoid scandal.

Mar 4, 2015 / Blog / Michelle Goldberg

CPAC, On Script

CPAC, On Script CPAC, On Script

As long as the GOP can put a patina of reasonableness over its conservative ideology, its candidates stand a chance.

Mar 4, 2015 / Editorial / Michelle Goldberg

Mr. Spock Was a McGovernite: Remembering Leonard Nimoy’s ‘Live Long and Prosper’ Politics

Mr. Spock Was a McGovernite: Remembering Leonard Nimoy’s ‘Live Long and Prosper’ Politics Mr. Spock Was a McGovernite: Remembering Leonard Nimoy’s ‘Live Long and Prosper’ Politics

Few stars campaigned harder for the anti-war candidate’s 1972 presidential bid.

Mar 2, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols

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