Campaigns and Elections

The Last Disenfranchised Class The Last Disenfranchised Class

Nearly 5 million Americans can't vote because of felony convictions.

Nov 6, 2003 / Feature / Rebecca Perl

Why We Still Need a Third Party Why We Still Need a Third Party

To gauge the level of hatred entertained by liberals for the Bush Administration, take a look at the bestseller lists.

Nov 6, 2003 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

The Activist Primary The Activist Primary

A day before the International Committee of the Red Cross announced it would reduce its presence in Iraq because the country was becoming increasingly dangerous, President Bush...

Nov 6, 2003 / John Nichols

One Year and Counting One Year and Counting

There will be a presidential election in a year, and it will come as no surprise that we hope Election Night 2004 ends early with the defeat of George W. Bush.

Nov 6, 2003 / The Editors

Labor Warms to Dean Labor Warms to Dean

Even as the labor leaders who support him are redoubling efforts to secure the Democratic presidential nod for Dick Gephardt, it is becoming increasingly clear that the former ...

Oct 30, 2003 / John Nichols

Bloomberg’s Bad Idea Bloomberg’s Bad Idea

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Oct 30, 2003 / The Editors

The Party of God The Party of God

As the 2004 election draws nearer and George W. Bush's poll numbers grow shakier, White House operatives are devoting themselves to coddling the religious right.

Oct 30, 2003 / The Editors

Wellstone in 2004 Wellstone in 2004

During the two years when he was exploring a bid for the 2000 Democratic presidential nomination, Paul Wellstone spent a lot of time trying to figure out how a progressive coul...

Oct 23, 2003 / John Nichols

Needed: A Rural Strategy Needed: A Rural Strategy

Democrats can win the farm and small-town vote--if they pay serious attention.

Oct 16, 2003 / Feature / John Nichols

A Healthy Debate A Healthy Debate

Twelve years ago, Harris Wofford made healthcare an issue. Promising to fight for coverage for all, Wofford scored a surprise victory in a Pennsylvania Senate race--inspiring spec...

Oct 16, 2003 / John Nichols

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