Campaigns and Elections

Reproductive Rights on the Line in South Dakota Reproductive Rights on the Line in South Dakota

An initiative that seeks to overturn South Dakota's draconian ban on abortion will have implications in states across the country.

Oct 22, 2006 / Kate Michelman

Guardian of the Ballot Box Guardian of the Ballot Box

Ion Sancho, an election supervisor in Florida, is dedicated to creating a fair and accurate voting system. But his passion has nearly cost him his job.

Oct 19, 2006 / Feature / Andrew Gumbel

Rich’s Stealth Campaign Rich’s Stealth Campaign

Howard Rich is pouring big money into leveraging our electoral system to serve his libertarian agenda.

Oct 19, 2006 / Peter Schrag

The War and the Election The War and the Election

Ending the Iraq War is the most pressing issue facing America today. I

Oct 19, 2006 / The Editors

Greasing the Skids Greasing the Skids

OK, market forces control oil prices. But market forces--with a lot of push from Republicans--are driving down the price of gas. And you can be sure they'll rise again after the el...

Oct 18, 2006 / Nomi Prins

The Coming Gay Republican Purge The Coming Gay Republican Purge

How will the GOP woo back values voters after the Foley scandal? How about a purge of gay Republicans in Congress? That's the Rev. Don Wildmon's idea.

Oct 12, 2006 / Feature / Max Blumenthal

AIPAC Runs Right AIPAC Runs Right

American Jews are liberals and support Democrats. Why, then, do Jewish organizations, supported by contributions of liberal Jews, strategize with Republicans on how to smear these ...

Oct 10, 2006 / Feature / Eric Alterman

Repainting Statehouses Blue Repainting Statehouses Blue

If current trends hold, Democratic governors will soon be popping up all over the country, and with them comes a greater opportunity to challenge the Bush Administration.

Oct 9, 2006 / Feature / John Nichols

Virginia’s Rumbling Rebels Virginia’s Rumbling Rebels

As Senator George Allen's faux-populist campaign devolves into a series of racial embarrassments, Virginia Democrat Jim Webb's unlikely campaign is surging, thanks in large part to...

Oct 8, 2006 / Feature / Bob Moser

The Economic Debate: Fear vs. Corruption The Economic Debate: Fear vs. Corruption

As election day approaches, don't expect a reasoned discussion of economic policy between the two parties. A barrage of quips and one-liners have taken the place of detail and fact...

Oct 5, 2006 / Feature / Robert L. Borosage

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