How to Make Voting Easier How to Make Voting Easier
On the twentieth anniversary of the National Voter Registration Act, voting rights are under attack
May 20, 2013 / Blog / Ari Berman
The Peculiar Politics of Karl Rove’s ‘Outrage’ Over the IRS Flap The Peculiar Politics of Karl Rove’s ‘Outrage’ Over the IRS Flap
Karl Rove was at war with grassroots conservatives a few months ago. Now he’s defending them. Why?
May 17, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
Washington Misses the Point on the Tea Party and the IRS Washington Misses the Point on the Tea Party and the IRS
How do you travel from a tax-exempt “non-political” Tea Party rally to a political one? You walk across a park.
May 16, 2013 / Blog / Rick Perlstein
Mad About the IRS Mess? Blame Congress Mad About the IRS Mess? Blame Congress
It’s absurd to expect agency auditors to sort out confusing, outdated campaign finance laws and regulations.
May 15, 2013 / Editorial / The Editors
IRS Fallout: The Real Scandal Is Secret Money Influencing US Elections IRS Fallout: The Real Scandal Is Secret Money Influencing US Elections
The story Washington should be talking about is how the Citizens United decision unleashed a flood of secret spending in US elections.
May 14, 2013 / Blog / Ari Berman
Congressmen Seek Constitutional Guarantee of the Right to Vote Congressmen Seek Constitutional Guarantee of the Right to Vote
The amendment declares, “Every citizen of the United States, who is of legal voting age, shall have the fundamental right to vote.”
May 13, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
Our Elections Really Are Rigged—by Gerrymandering and Districting Abuses Our Elections Really Are Rigged—by Gerrymandering and Districting Abuses
Once Mark Sanford won the Republican primary, he was all but certain to win in a district drawn to elect Republicans. That’s how it works in America.
May 8, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
As Maine Goes… a Bipartisan Call to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ As Maine Goes… a Bipartisan Call to Overturn ‘Citizens United’
Thirty Republican legislators join Democrats and independents to demand a constitutional amendment.
May 1, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
How Voter Backlash Against Voter Suppression Is Changing Our Politics How Voter Backlash Against Voter Suppression Is Changing Our Politics
A new study highlights the vital role high African-American turnout played in 2012. Activists say voters were “outraged and energized” over threats to voting rights. Bo...
Apr 29, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
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Remembering Bob Edgar [VIDEO] Remembering Bob Edgar [VIDEO]
Common Cause CEO Bob Edgar died last week. As New Yorkers, among others, push forward on bills to change campaign financing, it's worth remembering his words.
Apr 29, 2013 / Blog / Laura Flanders