Conservatives Make Nonsense Arguments Against Voting Rights Conservatives Make Nonsense Arguments Against Voting Rights
Pundits and activists say that because they’ve convinced the public of falsehoods, they must be true.
All in the Family: On Thomas Frank All in the Family: On Thomas Frank
Thomas Frank’s Pity the Billionaire is confused about the connection between the Tea Party and conservative cultural populism.
May 2, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Steve Fraser
‘True the Vote’ Still Out to Screw the Vote ‘True the Vote’ Still Out to Screw the Vote
If so many people believe voter fraud exists, it’s because groups like this have spread myths while suppressing the truth.
May 1, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock
Is the Tea Party Excited About Romney? Is the Tea Party Excited About Romney?
Mitt's speech to the Philadelphia-area Tea Party shows he’s speaking their language.
Americans Elect: The Political eHarmony Americans Elect: The Political eHarmony
Broaden participation through technology is a worthy goal, but American Elect's intention to get beyond partisanship is wearisome.
Mar 10, 2012 / Blog / Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto
A Brief History of the Education Culture Wars: On Santorum’s Legacy, the GOP and School Reform A Brief History of the Education Culture Wars: On Santorum’s Legacy, the GOP and School Reform
The idea of dismantling the federal government's civil rights–driven education agenda is not new.
Mar 1, 2012 / Blog / Dana Goldstein
More Weak Wins for Romney More Weak Wins for Romney
Mitt barely won his native state of Michigan. Republicans just aren’t that into him.
Conservative Hobbyhorses for 2012 Conservative Hobbyhorses for 2012
Republicans have invented a new bunch of boogeymen. Here’s a guide to some of the most important memes on the right.
Why Republicans Love Marco Rubio Why Republicans Love Marco Rubio
Republicans think Rubio can help them win over Latinos. His right[wing views should prevent that, but he is the GOP's most charismatic politician.
How Romney Beat Gingrich in Florida How Romney Beat Gingrich in Florida
More favorable demographics—and effective attack ads.