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The GOP’s New Voter Suppression Strategy: Gerrymander the Electoral College The GOP’s New Voter Suppression Strategy: Gerrymander the Electoral College

Republicans are supporting a change to the Electoral College that would’ve put Mitt Romney in the White House.

Dec 10, 2012 / Ari Berman

Thousands Are Expected to Protest Anti-Worker Legislation in Michigan

Thousands Are Expected to Protest Anti-Worker Legislation in Michigan Thousands Are Expected to Protest Anti-Worker Legislation in Michigan

Union activists are traveling to Lansing to speak out against the “right to work” legislation that would silence Michigan workers.

Dec 10, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

GOP, Koch Brothers Sneak Attack Guts Labor Rights in Michigan

GOP, Koch Brothers Sneak Attack Guts Labor Rights in Michigan GOP, Koch Brothers Sneak Attack Guts Labor Rights in Michigan

In one day, Michigan legislators announce and pass “Right to Work”—really “No Rights at Work”—legislation.

Dec 6, 2012 / John Nichols

The Irony of Right-Wing Secessionist Fantasies

The Irony of Right-Wing Secessionist Fantasies The Irony of Right-Wing Secessionist Fantasies

Obama’s re-election inspired residents of states like Louisiana and Alabama to push for independence from the rest of the country. They should be careful what they wish for. ...

Nov 28, 2012 / Column / Gary Younge

Governor Cuomo’s Choice Governor Cuomo’s Choice

Obstruction has ruled in Albany for too long. The governor must push for a Democratic majority in the New York State Senate.

Nov 27, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Home-State Scandal Interrupts Scott Walker’s Presidential Positioning Home-State Scandal Interrupts Scott Walker’s Presidential Positioning

The Wisconsin governor is accused of using county employees and resources to aid his campaign. 

Nov 20, 2012 / John Nichols

John Nichols: On Healthcare Exchanges, GOP Governors Are Harming Their Own States

John Nichols: On Healthcare Exchanges, GOP Governors Are Harming Their Own States John Nichols: On Healthcare Exchanges, GOP Governors Are Harming Their Own States

Several Republican governors are leaving it to the feds to set up “one-size-fits-all” healthcare exchanges in their states.

Nov 19, 2012 / Press Room

The Fight Against Fracking

The Fight Against Fracking The Fight Against Fracking

In small hamlets and tiny towns you’ve never heard of, grassroots activists are taking a stand in what could be the final showdown for Earth’s future.

Nov 19, 2012 / Ellen Cantarow

The Land of Milk and Honey Once More

The Land of Milk and Honey Once More The Land of Milk and Honey Once More

The shifting demographics of California are producing an American electoral majority that is more progressive.

Nov 16, 2012 / Robert Scheer

In Superstorm’s Wake, Concerns About Widespread Disenfranchisement in New Jersey

In Superstorm’s Wake, Concerns About Widespread Disenfranchisement in New Jersey In Superstorm’s Wake, Concerns About Widespread Disenfranchisement in New Jersey

County clerks are reporting inaccessible polling stations, damaged absentee ballots and mass confusion about where and how to vote on Tuesday.

Nov 5, 2012 / Michael Tracey

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