Election 2012

Time to Rewire Time to Rewire

A Romney presidency would rob progressive movements of the oxygen required to grow deeper and broader roots.

Oct 2, 2012 / Feature / Ilyse Hogue

Why the Native American Vote Could Win the Senate for Democrats Why the Native American Vote Could Win the Senate for Democrats

In four close Western races, the tribal population could tip the balance.

Oct 2, 2012 / Feature / David Sarasohn

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Romney-Ryan Campaign Is Defined by ‘Dodge, Duck and Cover’ Katrina vanden Heuvel: Romney-Ryan Campaign Is Defined by ‘Dodge, Duck and Cover’

Mitt Romney’s lack of specificity in public comes from an understanding that many of his proposals are widely unpopular.

Oct 2, 2012 / Press Room

#TalkPoverty: Thirteen Questions for the First Presidential Debate #TalkPoverty: Thirteen Questions for the First Presidential Debate

If Obama and Romney answered these questions, voters would have a deeper understanding of poverty in this country and the next president’s vision for taking it on.

Oct 2, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

Courts Block GOP Voter Suppression Laws Courts Block GOP Voter Suppression Laws

Pennsylvania’s voter ID law is one of eleven voter suppression laws invalidated by state or federal courts in the past year.

Oct 2, 2012 / Ari Berman

Minnesota Voters Raise Their Diverse Voices for Voting Rights Minnesota Voters Raise Their Diverse Voices for Voting Rights

Minnesota’s communities of color are changing the narrative about the state’s voter ID amendment.

Oct 2, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch, Voting Rights Watch, and Lolla Mohammed Nur

Nan Aron: Romney Would ‘Turn the Clock Back’ on Supreme Court Nan Aron: Romney Would ‘Turn the Clock Back’ on Supreme Court

The current Supreme Court session will decide important cases on affirmative action, voting rights and same-sex marriage.

Oct 2, 2012 / Press Room

Ten Questions on Energy and the Environment Obama and Romney Should Answer at the Debate Ten Questions on Energy and the Environment Obama and Romney Should Answer at the Debate

The presidential candidates have barely touched on environmental issues in their campaigns—and they both have plenty to answer for. Here’s what voters want to know.

Oct 2, 2012 / Mark Hertsgaard

Pa. Voters Won’t Have to Show ID, but Poll Workers Can Still Ask For It Pa. Voters Won’t Have to Show ID, but Poll Workers Can Still Ask For It

It's complicated ... especially for voters.

Oct 2, 2012 / Brentin Mock and Voting Rights Watch

In Search of Votes, Billionaire-Backed Anti-Obama Groups Distribute Expensive Gifts In Search of Votes, Billionaire-Backed Anti-Obama Groups Distribute Expensive Gifts

 Billionaire-backed groups are giving away free gas, gift cards and iPads to spread their anti-Obama message. 

Oct 2, 2012 / Lee Fang

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