GOP Declares National Victory in Wisconsin GOP Declares National Victory in Wisconsin
Scott Walker’s win doesn't necessarily mean Mitt Romney will triumph in November. But it does prove that corporate money threatens American democracy.
Jun 6, 2012 / Ben Adler
A Wisconsin Recall FAQ A Wisconsin Recall FAQ
After sixteen months of wrangling, anti-labor Governor Scott Walker finally faces his accountability moment.
Jun 5, 2012 / John Nichols
Herman Cain to Replace Neal Boortz on the Radio Herman Cain to Replace Neal Boortz on the Radio
The entertaining, unserious former candidate has found his true calling. Ironically, he replaces an unreconstructed racist.
Jun 5, 2012 / Ben Adler
Will Millions of Young Americans Benefiting From the ACA Turn Out for Obama? Will Millions of Young Americans Benefiting From the ACA Turn Out for Obama?
Fifteen million young adults will gain access to health insurance through Obamacare—if it survives Supreme Court review. Will that win Obama their support?
Jun 4, 2012 / Zoë Carpenter
How the Paycheck Fairness Act Can Help Democrats Win Elections for Years to Come How the Paycheck Fairness Act Can Help Democrats Win Elections for Years to Come
More money in women’s pockets will mean more spending power in political campaigns.
Jun 4, 2012 / Bryce Covert
The Romney Campaign’s Jewish Test for Mormon Coverage The Romney Campaign’s Jewish Test for Mormon Coverage
“Our test,” explains a Romney aide, “is to substitute ‘Jew’ or ‘Jewish’ ” for articles about a candidate's religion.
Jun 1, 2012 / Ari Melber
Federal Judge Overturns Draconian Voter Registration Rules in Florida Federal Judge Overturns Draconian Voter Registration Rules in Florida
The Republican Party of Florida believes its voting practices are “easy” to comply with. Civil rights organizations, the Department of Justice and a federal judge all a...
Jun 1, 2012 / Brentin Mock
DOJ Purges Florida’s Voter Purging Initiative DOJ Purges Florida’s Voter Purging Initiative
Say goodbye to Florida’s forty-eight-hour deadline rule for groups handing in voter registration applications.
Jun 1, 2012 / Brentin Mock
Today in Bogus Complaints of Media Bias Today in Bogus Complaints of Media Bias
Two Politico writers decide to use their platform to parrot the complaints of GOP flacks.
May 31, 2012 / Jamelle Bouie
James O’Keefe Scams Voter Fraud and Voter ID Laws Into Existence James O’Keefe Scams Voter Fraud and Voter ID Laws Into Existence
The influence of scam artist James O’Keefe on pro-voter ID legislators can't be dismissed.
May 31, 2012 / Brentin Mock