Campaigns and Elections

Ohio GOP Resurrects Voter Suppression Efforts

Ohio GOP Resurrects Voter Suppression Efforts Ohio GOP Resurrects Voter Suppression Efforts

The Ohio legislature is once again passing new restrictions to make it harder to vote.

Dec 4, 2013 / Blog / Ari Berman

The End of Dark Money?

The End of Dark Money? The End of Dark Money?

Not quite.

Dec 3, 2013 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

Don’t Be Fooled: Scott Walker Is No Reformer

Don’t Be Fooled: Scott Walker Is No Reformer Don’t Be Fooled: Scott Walker Is No Reformer

Despite all the spin about his “reform-minded” independence, the 2016 contender is a entirely predictable political careerist.

Nov 26, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

The Invisible Hand of Business in the 2012 Election

The Invisible Hand of Business in the 2012 Election The Invisible Hand of Business in the 2012 Election

Recently filed tax returns shed light on some of the dark money that flooded the campaign season.

Nov 19, 2013 / Lee Fang

Bernie Sanders Might Just Have to Run for President

Bernie Sanders Might Just Have to Run for President Bernie Sanders Might Just Have to Run for President

The independent senator is a reluctant prospect. But he says the times demand a progressive alternative to politics as usual.

Nov 19, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

Could a Socialist Actually Win Seattle’s City Council Race? Yes

Could a Socialist Actually Win Seattle’s City Council Race? Yes Could a Socialist Actually Win Seattle’s City Council Race? Yes

The $15-an-hour wage candidate Kshama Sawant takes the lead in a “historic” citywide race.

Nov 14, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

Candidate or Not, Elizabeth Warren Has the Right 2016 Message

Candidate or Not, Elizabeth Warren Has the Right 2016 Message Candidate or Not, Elizabeth Warren Has the Right 2016 Message

Democrats need to embrace the senator’s populist policies and rhetoric.

Nov 12, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

De Blasio in New York: If You Can Do It Here

De Blasio in New York: If You Can Do It Here De Blasio in New York: If You Can Do It Here

A non-billionaire mayor, backed by labor with a budget of $72 billion to dispense? It’ll be worth watching. 

Nov 8, 2013 / Blog / Laura Flanders

Black Voters, Not the ‘Gender Gap,’ Won Virginia for McAuliffe

Black Voters, Not the ‘Gender Gap,’ Won Virginia for McAuliffe Black Voters, Not the ‘Gender Gap,’ Won Virginia for McAuliffe

Women of color are the “gender gap.”

Nov 7, 2013 / Zerlina Maxwell

Campaigning (and Winning) on Climate Change

Campaigning (and Winning) on Climate Change Campaigning (and Winning) on Climate Change

Environmental groups leveraged millions to make climate change a key issue in the race for governor of Virginia and seats on a Washington State county council.  

Nov 6, 2013 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

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