The Death of the Golden Dream of Education The Death of the Golden Dream of Education
California has gutted the budget for what was once a shining example of public higher education, leaving students saddled with more debt and fewer options.
Oct 2, 2012 / Andy Kroll
Nan Aron: Romney Would ‘Turn the Clock Back’ on Supreme Court Nan Aron: Romney Would ‘Turn the Clock Back’ on Supreme Court
The current Supreme Court session will decide important cases on affirmative action, voting rights and same-sex marriage.
Oct 2, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Ten Questions on Energy and the Environment Obama and Romney Should Answer at the Debate Ten Questions on Energy and the Environment Obama and Romney Should Answer at the Debate
The presidential candidates have barely touched on environmental issues in their campaigns—and they both have plenty to answer for. Here’s what voters want to know.
Oct 2, 2012 / Mark Hertsgaard
Pa. Voters Won’t Have to Show ID, but Poll Workers Can Still Ask For It Pa. Voters Won’t Have to Show ID, but Poll Workers Can Still Ask For It
It's complicated ... especially for voters.
Oct 2, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock and Voting Rights Watch
In Search of Votes, Billionaire-Backed Anti-Obama Groups Distribute Expensive Gifts In Search of Votes, Billionaire-Backed Anti-Obama Groups Distribute Expensive Gifts
Billionaire-backed groups are giving away free gas, gift cards and iPads to spread their anti-Obama message.
Romney Avoids Social Issues on Campaign Trail Romney Avoids Social Issues on Campaign Trail
Mitt Romney is betting that he already has the most ardent conservatives in his pocket.
Perhaps Obama Should Simply Ask Romney to ‘Go Through All the Math’ Perhaps Obama Should Simply Ask Romney to ‘Go Through All the Math’
Paul Ryan told Fox he could not explain GOP economic plans because it would take too much time. But an hour-and-a-half long debate should provide Mitt Romney with enough time to do...
Oct 2, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Brentin Mock: Florida Is the Felon Disenfranchisement Capital of the Nation Brentin Mock: Florida Is the Felon Disenfranchisement Capital of the Nation
As many as one-in-four African-Americans will be affected by laws barring ex-felons from voting in the state.
Oct 1, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Tough Talk for America: A Guide to the Presidential Debates Tough Talk for America: A Guide to the Presidential Debates
Five key topics you won't hear discussed in Wednesday's debate.
Oct 1, 2012 / Mattea Kramer
A Recent History of GOP Voter Suppression in Florida A Recent History of GOP Voter Suppression in Florida
Republican voter suppression efforts in Florida have been far more destructive than handing in a few hundred fraudulent voter registration forms.
Oct 1, 2012 / Blog / Ari Berman