A Reply to The Atlantic’s Wendy Kaminer A Reply to The Atlantic’s Wendy Kaminer
I don’t begrudge Wendy Kaminer her determination to defend Citizens United. But I do wish that she would come up with her own arguments for why she thinks the justices were...
Feb 10, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
From the Village Green to the C-SPAN Screen: ‘Legalize Democracy!’ Campaigners Attack Corporate Control of Elections From the Village Green to the C-SPAN Screen: ‘Legalize Democracy!’ Campaigners Attack Corporate Control of Elections
On one-year anniversary of Citizens United ruling, in dozens of communities across the country, Americans rally to demand a renewal of democracy. Updated with reports from marches,...
Jan 21, 2011 / John Nichols
Ten Years After ‘Bush v. Gore’, Five Unfinished Election Reforms Ten Years After ‘Bush v. Gore’, Five Unfinished Election Reforms
The United States still has an unstable and unequal election system that is ripe for gaming by political insiders.
Dec 13, 2010 / John Nichols
Republican Justice(s) Republican Justice(s)
Citizens United and Bush v. Gore don't stand alone. A decade worth of Supreme Court decisions has tiled the electoral playing field toward the Republicans.
May 21, 2010 / Herman Schwartz
Rethinking the Veepstakes Rethinking the Veepstakes
The process of picking a Vice President needn't be the craven political exercise it is today. Do we even need one?
Jul 31, 2008 / John Nichols
Boxed In Boxed In
Electoral reform in the United States will require federal intervention to empower voters and overcome the challenges posed by state and local autonomy.
May 15, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Peter C. Baker
Protecting the Rights of Millionaires Protecting the Rights of Millionaires
By equating money with free speech, is the Supreme Court defending the right of the rich to steal elections?
Apr 23, 2008 / Feature / Laura MacCleery
Restore Integrity to Federal Elections Restore Integrity to Federal Elections
The House must act now to create universal voting standards and restore confidence in our electoral system.
Sep 19, 2007 / Lawrence Norden
Failing Electoral College Failing Electoral College
As California Republicans seek to game the dysfunctional Electoral College, a campaign is rising to establish a national popular vote.
Sep 13, 2007 / Rob Richie
How to Fix Our Democracy How to Fix Our Democracy
In just six years, Bush has squandered centuries of American progress. It's time to start repairing the damage.
Feb 28, 2007 / Feature / Mark Green