What Pelosi and the Black Caucus Get About the Next GOP Strategy What Pelosi and the Black Caucus Get About the Next GOP Strategy
The walkout by CBC members and the House Democratic leader was exactly the right response to the Holder contempt vote. Indeed, it’s a model for future fights.
Jun 29, 2012 / John Nichols
The Supreme Court Leaves Romney in the Cold The Supreme Court Leaves Romney in the Cold
Mitt's reaction to today's decision was feeble, and telling.
Jun 28, 2012 / Robert Scheer
Federal Judge Denies DOJ Request to Stop Florida Voter Purge Federal Judge Denies DOJ Request to Stop Florida Voter Purge
A federal judge lets Florida's purge initiative stand, even though it puts the voting rights of thousands of US citizens at risk.
Jun 27, 2012 / Brentin Mock and Voting Rights Watch
Karl Rove Targets Youth With Negative Ads Karl Rove Targets Youth With Negative Ads
The GOP sees no need for positive messaging. Just make them dislike Obama.
Jun 27, 2012 / Ben Adler
Mitt Romney and the New Gilded Age Mitt Romney and the New Gilded Age
Bain Capital is part of a system that enriches Wall Street while impoverishing millions.
Jun 27, 2012 / Feature / Robert B. Reich
Florida to Minorities: Don’t Vote Here Florida to Minorities: Don’t Vote Here
If GOP lawmakers get their way, voting will become much more difficult in the Sunshine State.
Jun 27, 2012 / Feature / Brentin Mock
Ilyse Hogue and Ari Melber: The GOP’s Unabashedly Partisan Voter ID Laws Ilyse Hogue and Ari Melber: The GOP’s Unabashedly Partisan Voter ID Laws
GOP Representative Mike Turzai's casual acknowledgement that voter ID laws would “allow Governor Romney to win” is much more than a political gaffe.
Jun 27, 2012 / Press Room
Schneiderman Targets US Chamber in Tax Fraud Investigation Schneiderman Targets US Chamber in Tax Fraud Investigation
The New York Attorney General has launched the first major investigation into poltical activities of supposedly nonprofit groups in recent memory.
Jun 27, 2012 / George Zornick
GOP: Obama Planning to ‘Steal’ the Election GOP: Obama Planning to ‘Steal’ the Election
The GOP’s elaborate conspiracy theories bolster new voter suppression laws.
Jun 27, 2012 / Ari Berman
Eric Holder, the Right’s New Boogeyman Eric Holder, the Right’s New Boogeyman
What does Holder’s defense of voting rights have to do with a House committee move to hold him in contempt? Everything.
Jun 27, 2012 / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch