Campaigns and Elections

Ari Berman: The War on Voting Rights Ari Berman: The War on Voting Rights

How the right is restricting voting rights across the country.

Jun 11, 2012 / Press Room

Bernie Sanders on the ‘Aggressiveness Among the Ruling Class’ Bernie Sanders on the ‘Aggressiveness Among the Ruling Class’

The “money power” is on the march in our politics and the Vermont senator says the message of the billionaies is clear: “We want it all. And now we can buy it.&rd...

Jun 8, 2012 / John Nichols

Right Wing Raises Mega-Cash for Hypocritical Attack Ads

Right Wing Raises Mega-Cash for Hypocritical Attack Ads Right Wing Raises Mega-Cash for Hypocritical Attack Ads

New fundraising numbers suggest Obama can’t out-raise Romney enough to compensate for the cascade of dishonest attacks on his record coming from Karl Rove and company. 

Jun 8, 2012 / Ben Adler

The Bizarre and Confusing Standoff Between Florida and DOJ Over Voter Purging The Bizarre and Confusing Standoff Between Florida and DOJ Over Voter Purging

The standoff has been all heat and no light around a poorly designed and poorly timed voter purging scheme.

Jun 7, 2012 / Brentin Mock

Democrats Failed in Wisconsin Because They Failed Wisconsin Democrats Failed in Wisconsin Because They Failed Wisconsin

Voters in Wisconsin bought the Tea Party line because the president and his party have not been able to provide a believable alternative.

Jun 7, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Wisconsin’s Stunning Citizen’s Movement Katrina vanden Heuvel: Wisconsin’s Stunning Citizen’s Movement

As progressives move on from the unsuccessful campaign to recall Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, what will they take away from the experience?

Jun 6, 2012 / Press Room

The Lessons of Wisconsin The Lessons of Wisconsin

The depressing defeat of the recall suggests that “money power” cannot be easily thwarted, even by determined “people power.”

Jun 6, 2012 / John Nichols

A Politics for the 99 Percent

A Politics for the 99 Percent A Politics for the 99 Percent

Progressives must take the fall election seriously, even as they challenge the limits of the debate.

Jun 6, 2012 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Robert L. Borosage

Show Us the Money

Show Us the Money Show Us the Money

A web of right-wing groups bankrolled by billionaires dominates our politics. Our media shouldn’t let them remain in the shadows.

Jun 6, 2012 / Column / Eric Alterman

Young and Black Voters Turn Out in Wisconsin Despite Suppression Efforts

Young and Black Voters Turn Out in Wisconsin Despite Suppression Efforts Young and Black Voters Turn Out in Wisconsin Despite Suppression Efforts

Robo-calls, residency rules and misinformation stirred confusion among young voters during the recall vote. But turnout remained high

Jun 6, 2012 / Brentin Mock

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