Campaign Finance

From the Village Green to the C-SPAN Screen: ‘Legalize Democracy!’ Campaigners Attack Corporate Control of Elections From the Village Green to the C-SPAN Screen: ‘Legalize Democracy!’ Campaigners Attack Corporate Control of Elections

On one-year anniversary of Citizens United ruling, in dozens of communities across the country, Americans rally to demand a renewal of democracy. Updated with reports from marches,...

Jan 21, 2011 / John Nichols

Stealing the Constitution

Stealing the Constitution Stealing the Constitution

Inside the right's campaign to hijack our country's founding text—and how to fight back.

Jan 20, 2011 / Feature / Garrett Epps

Debating ‘Citizens United’

Debating ‘Citizens United’ Debating ‘Citizens United’

Was the Supreme Court's infamous decision a desecration, or only what the Constitution requires? A First Amendment scholar and civil liberties advocate debate.

Jan 13, 2011 / Feature / Floyd Abrams and Burt Neuborne

Russ Feingold Speaks Out

Russ Feingold Speaks Out Russ Feingold Speaks Out

The former senator talks about money and politics, connecting with voters in the age of mass media and his future in public life.

Jan 13, 2011 / Feature / John Nichols

Tom DeLay Is Finally Rewarded for His Years of Public Service: With a Jail Sentence Tom DeLay Is Finally Rewarded for His Years of Public Service: With a Jail Sentence

Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, who took pay-to-play politics to extremes, is sentenced to jail time. It's a small measure of accountability for the large&nb...

Jan 11, 2011 / John Nichols

The Money & Media Election Complex

The Money & Media Election Complex The Money & Media Election Complex

Unchecked by campaign finance regulation, unchallenged by a journalism sufficient to expose abuses, a nearly unbeatable force opposed progressives in 2010.

Nov 10, 2010 / Feature / John Nichols and Robert W. McChesney

Election Roundtable: Breaking Down the Results on Democracy Now! Election Roundtable: Breaking Down the Results on Democracy Now!

Did the Tea Party set the agenda for last night's elections? Is the Blue Dog coalition done for? Nation contributors Richard Kim, John Nichols and Laura Flanders explain.

Nov 3, 2010 / Press Room

Election Roundtable: Breaking Down the Results on Democracy Now! Election Roundtable: Breaking Down the Results on Democracy Now!

Did the Tea Party set the agenda for last night's elections? Is the Blue Dog coalition done for? Nation contributors Richard Kim, John Nichols and Laura Flanders explain.

Nov 3, 2010 / Democracy Now!

The SBA List’s ‘Pro-Life’ Lies The SBA List’s ‘Pro-Life’ Lies

The GOP hit group is on an alarmingly successful crusade to confuse voters about the healthcare law.

Oct 28, 2010 / Betsy Reed

The Breakdown: How Will Citizens United Shape Our Democracy?

The Breakdown: How Will Citizens United Shape Our Democracy? The Breakdown: How Will Citizens United Shape Our Democracy?

Lawrence Lessig talks to Chris Hayes about what progressives can do to combat the destructive effects of corporate money in elections.

Oct 21, 2010 / Chris Hayes

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