Federal Judge Overturns Draconian Voter Registration Rules in Florida Federal Judge Overturns Draconian Voter Registration Rules in Florida
The Republican Party of Florida believes its voting practices are “easy” to comply with. Civil rights organizations, the Department of Justice and a federal judge all a...
Jun 1, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock
DOJ Purges Florida’s Voter Purging Initiative DOJ Purges Florida’s Voter Purging Initiative
Say goodbye to Florida’s forty-eight-hour deadline rule for groups handing in voter registration applications.
Jun 1, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock
This Week in Poverty: Will Janitors Strike in Houston? This Week in Poverty: Will Janitors Strike in Houston?
They clean the offices of some of the biggest corporations in the world for less than $9,000 per year. Now janitors in Houston are deciding whether to strike.
Jun 1, 2012 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann
Tea Party Flexes its Muscles in Texas Tea Party Flexes its Muscles in Texas
Even staunchly conservative candidates were on the defensive in the Texas Republican primary.
Today in Bogus Complaints of Media Bias Today in Bogus Complaints of Media Bias
Two Politico writers decide to use their platform to parrot the complaints of GOP flacks.
May 31, 2012 / Blog / Jamelle Bouie
Greg Kaufmann: Poverty Is Not on Washington’s Agenda Greg Kaufmann: Poverty Is Not on Washington’s Agenda
In its reluctance to talk about and invest to reduce poverty, the United States is cutting off its nose to spite its face.
May 31, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Where Are Eric Schneiderman’s Resources Going to Come From? Where Are Eric Schneiderman’s Resources Going to Come From?
The RMBS working group needs more resources, but Congress is too slow to help.
May 31, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
James O’Keefe Scams Voter Fraud and Voter ID Laws Into Existence James O’Keefe Scams Voter Fraud and Voter ID Laws Into Existence
The influence of scam artist James O’Keefe on pro-voter ID legislators can't be dismissed.
May 31, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock
Katha Pollitt: The Plight of Undocumented Workers Hurts Everyone Katha Pollitt: The Plight of Undocumented Workers Hurts Everyone
Some Republicans may blame immigrants for the country’s economic woes, but in reality, the causes are far more deeply rooted and complex.
May 31, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Hope Burning Hope Burning
So now we have Rambo Obama, a steely warrior who hurls death-dealing drones at anyone who threatens the good old USA. Including children.
May 31, 2012 / Robert Scheer