We Need Majority-Rule Elections We Need Majority-Rule Elections
Former DNC chair Howard Dean takes a strong stand for real reform of our dysfunctional election system.
Oct 26, 2010 / John Nichols
The Democratic Youth: The Generation of Disillusionment The Democratic Youth: The Generation of Disillusionment
The Democratic Party only has itself to blame for growing youth malaise and apathy.
Oct 25, 2010 / StudentNation / Pierce Nettling
Obama Rallies Thousands at USC Obama Rallies Thousands at USC
At the biggest Democratic event of the campaign season, Obama argued that the coming election is a choice between the past and the future rather than a referendum on his first two...
Oct 22, 2010 / Marc Cooper
Touting Green Revolution, Ziggy Marley Campaigns For Pot Legalization Touting Green Revolution, Ziggy Marley Campaigns For Pot Legalization
Reggae star Ziggy Marley is the new songwriter and pundit for the Prop 19 campaign.
Oct 22, 2010 / Ari Melber
Democrats Reward Blue Dogs, Penalize Obama Democrats Democrats Reward Blue Dogs, Penalize Obama Democrats
Why are Democrats cutting off those Democrats who've supported Obama while rewarding the Blue Dogs who've blocked his legislative agenda with campaign cash?
Oct 22, 2010 / Ari Berman
Alan Grayson Versus The Whiner Alan Grayson Versus The Whiner
In a high-profile race, the Republican candidate refuses to debate. Why? Because the Democratic incumbent might upset him.
Oct 21, 2010 / John Nichols
Who Profits From Silly Campaign Season? Who Profits From Silly Campaign Season?
We need another word for silly season. It's way beyond silly how some are competing in this midterm race.
Oct 21, 2010 / Laura Flanders
The Breakdown: How Will Citizens United Shape Our Democracy? The Breakdown: How Will Citizens United Shape Our Democracy?
Lawrence Lessig talks to Chris Hayes about what progressives can do to combat the destructive effects of corporate money in elections.
Oct 21, 2010 / Chris Hayes
The Extremist GOP The Extremist GOP
Moderates are no longer welcome in the GOP—and Democrats shouldn't try to compromise with what the party's become.
Oct 20, 2010 / The Editors
Down-Ballot Power Down-Ballot Power
Unfortunately for Democrats, who have dominated statehouse politics since 2006, the party’s troubles at the national level extend to the states.
Oct 20, 2010 / John Nichols