How to Lose an Election How to Lose an Election
A new report by Democratic strategists urges the party to aim toward the center. But what meaningful difference will that make?
Oct 13, 2005 / Jonathan Schell
Spreading the Dough Spreading the Dough
How can the left build a new majority? EMILY's List has a big piece of the answer.
Oct 12, 2005 / Feature / Ruth Conniff
Time to Fix the System Time to Fix the System
Tom DeLay's indictments open the door for Congress to overhaul current lobbying laws and fix the broken system of campaign finance, redistricting and electoral laws that foster mis...
Oct 6, 2005 / The Editors
Prez on the Precipice Prez on the Precipice
The waning political power of the Bush Administration poses a huge opportunity for Democrats to revitalize the party and challenge the President's flawed vision of hurricane recove...
Sep 22, 2005 / The Editors
Hip-Hop Voting Bloc? Hip-Hop Voting Bloc?
If everything goes according to plan, a voting bloc as influential as the religious right, but progressive, could be established.
Aug 22, 2005 / Feature / Adam Howard
The Resurgence of Movement Politics The Resurgence of Movement Politics
David Sirota calls progressives to action with a plan for a grassroots movement that unites fragmented factions.
Aug 12, 2005 / Feature / David Sirota
Voting Rights for All Voting Rights for All
With key provisions of the Voting Rights Act up for renewal, Congress must remain committed to the equal right to vote.
Jul 28, 2005 / The Editors
Lee Scott, Civil Rights Activist (Really!) Lee Scott, Civil Rights Activist (Really!)
Talk about surprising developments, Wal-Mart has done something good.
Jul 8, 2005 / Feature / Liza Featherstone
The Myth of Small-Donor Clout The Myth of Small-Donor Clout
Contrary to popular opinion, large donors dominated fund-raising even more than usual in the 2004 election cycle.
Jun 9, 2005 / Feature / Nick Nyhart
Something Rotten in Ohio Something Rotten in Ohio
Voting irregularities in the 2004 election demonstrate the urgency of election reform.
Jun 9, 2005 / Gore Vidal