Elections

Virginia: The New Florida? Virginia: The New Florida?

More than two dozen polling places are reported close to a standstill as record numbers of voters cast ballots in this crucial swing state.

Nov 4, 2008 / Feature / Andrew Gumbel

From MLK to Obama: Birmingham Civil Rights Organizers From MLK to Obama: Birmingham Civil Rights Organizers

Many citizens of Birmingham believe a new movement is taking place as a result of the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s.

Nov 4, 2008 / Video / American News Project

Jon Stewart Slams Anti-Gay Marriage Prop 8 Jon Stewart Slams Anti-Gay Marriage Prop 8

Jon Stewart rips Proposition 8, an initiative that would rewrite the constitution to eliminate the rights of same-sex couples to marry in California.

Nov 4, 2008 / Video / The Daily Show

This Election’s In Your Hands This Election’s In Your Hands

The only one way Tuesday's vote will be protected is if citizens show up at the polls with cameras, note pads, cell phones and lawyers.

Nov 3, 2008 / Feature / Harvey Wasserman and Bob Fitrakis

Democrats Abroad Cast Their Votes Democrats Abroad Cast Their Votes

Energized by Obama's candidacy, expatriate Americans are voting in record numbers this year.

Nov 3, 2008 / Feature / Christopher Lisotta

Rachel Maddow Decries ‘The New Poll Tax’: Long Lines Rachel Maddow Decries ‘The New Poll Tax’: Long Lines

Rachel Maddow thinks that astronomically long waiting lines at voting sites are another form of Jim Crow era voter suppression.

Nov 3, 2008 / Video / MSNBC

Foreclosed: The George W. Bush Story Foreclosed: The George W. Bush Story

The property is worth a lot less than when he took ownership in 2000, and the world is far more dangerous place. Now it's up to the rest of us to clean up the mess.

Nov 3, 2008 / Feature / Tom Engelhardt

Election Obsessed? Prepare for the Withdrawal Election Obsessed? Prepare for the Withdrawal

The Nation's Ari Melber discusses 'Election Obsession' and the internet's role in the public's high-level of participation.

Nov 3, 2008 / Video / The Today Show

Nation Pundits More Predict Election 08 Nation Pundits More Predict Election 08

Chris Hayes, Laura Flanders, Leslie Savan, John Nichols, Andrew Gumbel and Ari Berman preview Election 2008.

Nov 3, 2008 / Audio / Radio Nation

Women’s Choice at Risk on Election Day Women’s Choice at Risk on Election Day

Attorney Sarah Weddington discusses the impact this election could have on reproductive rights.

Oct 31, 2008 / Feature / Reeve Hamilton

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