Virginia: The New Florida? Virginia: The New Florida?
More than two dozen polling places are reported close to a standstill as record numbers of voters cast ballots in this crucial swing state.
Nov 4, 2008 / Feature / Andrew Gumbel
This Election’s In Your Hands This Election’s In Your Hands
The only one way Tuesday's vote will be protected is if citizens show up at the polls with cameras, note pads, cell phones and lawyers.
Nov 3, 2008 / Feature / Harvey Wasserman and Bob Fitrakis
Democrats Abroad Cast Their Votes Democrats Abroad Cast Their Votes
Energized by Obama's candidacy, expatriate Americans are voting in record numbers this year.
Nov 3, 2008 / Feature / Christopher Lisotta
Peaceful Revolution in Maldives Peaceful Revolution in Maldives
An island nation long gripped by authoritarianism votes for democracy--and wins.
Nov 3, 2008 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
Foreclosed: The George W. Bush Story Foreclosed: The George W. Bush Story
The property is worth a lot less than when he took ownership in 2000, and the world is far more dangerous place. Now it's up to the rest of us to clean up the mess.
Nov 3, 2008 / Feature / Tom Engelhardt
Women’s Choice at Risk on Election Day Women’s Choice at Risk on Election Day
Attorney Sarah Weddington discusses the impact this election could have on reproductive rights.
Oct 31, 2008 / Feature / Reeve Hamilton
Political Haiku Winners Political Haiku Winners
From the thousands of politicized poets who submitted election-themed verse to People for the American Way's haiku contest, here are the winners.
Oct 31, 2008 / Feature / Erica Landau
Slouching Towards Bankruptcy Slouching Towards Bankruptcy
GM is banking on a merger that may threaten the company and its workers' survival.
Oct 30, 2008 / Feature / The Nation
Invest in Innovation Invest in Innovation
The US economy rewarded the finance industry at the expense of our most creative problem-solvers. We need an innovation revival to grow our way back to health.
Oct 30, 2008 / Feature / James S. Henry and Jim Manzi
Web Puts Dog-Whistle Politics on a Leash Web Puts Dog-Whistle Politics on a Leash
Self-appointed Internet cops are forcing accountability for the dirtiest tricks in politics.
Oct 30, 2008 / Feature / Ari Melber