E(D)R For Ailing Turnout E(D)R For Ailing Turnout
After two decades of visiting political nightmares on the state--from the infamous Prop 13 to the immigrant-bashing Prop 187--California's notorious initiative and referendum syst...
Aug 1, 2002 / Feature / Marc Cooper
A Fair Vote in San Francisco A Fair Vote in San Francisco
On March 5 San Franciscans will have the opportunity to vote for an electoral system that elected "Red Ken" Livingstone as London's Mayor and Mary Robinson as Ireland's Preside...
Feb 14, 2002 / Feature / Eric C. Olson
Enron? Nader Is Glad You Asked Enron? Nader Is Glad You Asked
Back in the spotlight, he condemns the trading of political favors for cash.
Feb 7, 2002 / Feature / John Nichols
The Miner’s Canary The Miner’s Canary
The problems of people of color show what's wrong with American democracy.
Jan 31, 2002 / Feature / Lani Guinier and Gerald Torres
Times Cries Eke! Buries Al Gore Times Cries Eke! Buries Al Gore
Florida revisited: Schadenfreude amid the carnage of the democratic process.
Nov 29, 2001 / Feature / Gore Vidal
Freedom Is History (and Vice Versa) Freedom Is History (and Vice Versa)
George W. Bush, whose administration is addicted to secrecy, wants presidential papers classified indefinitely, not for the usual 12 years.
Nov 21, 2001 / Column / Eric Alterman
For a Voting Rights Amendment For a Voting Rights Amendment
Serious shortcomings in voting access were illustrated in the 2000 'recount.'
Nov 19, 2001 / Feature / Jesse Jackson Jr.
Recount Counterspin Recount Counterspin
The recent election has shown that election reform is necessary to preserve our democracy.
Nov 19, 2001 / Feature / Steve Cobble
Bush and the Butterflies Bush and the Butterflies
The contested presidential election is hard to sort out, but news outlets still try to proclaim unfounded 'facts.'
Nov 15, 2001 / David Corn