Campaigns and Elections

More Than Two-Thirds Oppose Afghan War More Than Two-Thirds Oppose Afghan War

Obama should capitalize on antiwar sentiment in the election.

Mar 27, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Are Voter ID Laws the New Jim Crow? Are Voter ID Laws the New Jim Crow?

Photo voter ID laws have serious potential to suppress voter turnout for millions, mainly people of color, low-income and elderly citizens, and college students.

Mar 27, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock

Paul Ryan’s Gift to Obama Paul Ryan’s Gift to Obama

The House GOP budget will be associated with Romney—and seniors won't like it. 

Mar 26, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Hans Von Spakovsky’s False Conclusions About Georgia’s Voter ID Impacts Hans Von Spakovsky’s False Conclusions About Georgia’s Voter ID Impacts

The increase in Georgia’s minority voter turnout was due to large increases in voter registration, despite the voter ID law.

Mar 23, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock

Democracy Class

Democracy Class Democracy Class

Rock the Vote’s Democracy Class could help ensure that young people learn their history, register to vote and make their electoral voice heard as soon as they are eligible.

Mar 22, 2012 / Blog / Peter Rothberg

Voters Have Two Candidates, No Choice

Voters Have Two Candidates, No Choice Voters Have Two Candidates, No Choice

With Mitt Romney’s Super-PAC limo now on cruise control to victory at the GOP convention, voters are left with only two reasons to vote against Barack Obama.

Mar 22, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Can Americans Trust Government Again?

Can Americans Trust Government Again? Can Americans Trust Government Again?

As the 2012 elections approach, renewed faith will be critical to combating Republicans’ slash-and-burn rhetoric.

Mar 21, 2012 / Feature / Jeff Madrick

‘Big Government’ Isn’t the Problem, Big Money Is

‘Big Government’ Isn’t the Problem, Big Money Is ‘Big Government’ Isn’t the Problem, Big Money Is

With the 2012 elections projected to be the priciest ever, we must rein in the billions of influence-peddling dollars flowing toward Washington.

Mar 21, 2012 / Feature / Robert B. Reich

Why the ACLU Is Wrong About ‘Citizens United’

Why the ACLU Is Wrong About ‘Citizens United’ Why the ACLU Is Wrong About ‘Citizens United’

A former ACLU attorney points out that corporate spending on political campaigns is not “free speech” deserving First Amendment protection.

Mar 21, 2012 / Editorial / Burt Neuborne

Latino Support Versus Latino Access to ID For Voting Purposes Latino Support Versus Latino Access to ID For Voting Purposes

Discriminatory impacts rely more on whether people of color can access something than whether they support it.

Mar 21, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock

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