Elections

Toward Better Invisible Primary Press Coverage: Fewer Polls, More Policy

Toward Better Invisible Primary Press Coverage: Fewer Polls, More Policy Toward Better Invisible Primary Press Coverage: Fewer Polls, More Policy

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on what's wrong with how the media covers the primary. 

Feb 11, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Meet the Happy (Class) Warrior: Joe Biden Tries Out a 2016 Persona

Meet the Happy (Class) Warrior: Joe Biden Tries Out a 2016 Persona Meet the Happy (Class) Warrior: Joe Biden Tries Out a 2016 Persona

Talking up Pope Francis and unions, the veep lays down his marker.

Feb 10, 2014 / John Nichols

Why Now Is the Time to Reform How We Elect the President

Why Now Is the Time to Reform How We Elect the President Why Now Is the Time to Reform How We Elect the President

The power brokers of both parties are already busy trying to shut down debate and shut out alternatives for 2016.

Feb 5, 2014 / The Editors

Chris Christie’s 2016 Access Lane Has Been Closed

Chris Christie’s 2016 Access Lane Has Been Closed Chris Christie’s 2016 Access Lane Has Been Closed

Now that a key player in New Jersey’s bridge scandal is challenging the governor's defenses, Christie is in for a long hard ride at home—not a  presidential ca...

Jan 31, 2014 / John Nichols

The Infrastructure of American Democracy Is Dysfunctional

The Infrastructure of American Democracy Is Dysfunctional The Infrastructure of American Democracy Is Dysfunctional

A presidential commission has proposed steps to make registering and voting easier. But it does not address the crisis of exceptionally low turnout.

Jan 23, 2014 / John Nichols

Purging the Legacy of Dictatorship From Chile’s Constitution

Purging the Legacy of Dictatorship From Chile’s Constitution Purging the Legacy of Dictatorship From Chile’s Constitution

Marca Tu Voto AC, a citizens’ group, is spearheading the national effort to overhaul Chile’s 1980 constitution. 

Jan 21, 2014 / Alisa Solomon

Christie’s Access Lane Onto the Presidential Trail Gets Gridlocked

Christie’s Access Lane Onto the Presidential Trail Gets Gridlocked Christie’s Access Lane Onto the Presidential Trail Gets Gridlocked

Revelations about how his aides and allies played retribution politics reinforce concerns about the Republican governor's presidential prospects.

Jan 8, 2014 / John Nichols

The Progressive Resurgence and the Most Expensive Painting Ever Sold

The Progressive Resurgence and the Most Expensive Painting Ever Sold The Progressive Resurgence and the Most Expensive Painting Ever Sold

Will 2014 be the year of the liberal moment?

Jan 3, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

North Carolina Shows Why the Voting Rights Act Is Still Needed

North Carolina Shows Why the Voting Rights Act Is Still Needed North Carolina Shows Why the Voting Rights Act Is Still Needed

A challenge to North Carolina’s sweeping new voting restrictions will be heard in court next summer.

Dec 12, 2013 / Ari Berman

Obama: Inequality Is ‘the Defining Challenge of Our Time’

Obama: Inequality Is ‘the Defining Challenge of Our Time’ Obama: Inequality Is ‘the Defining Challenge of Our Time’

In a speech Wednesday, the President said economic inequality will be "the defining challenge" of his remaining time in office. 

Dec 4, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

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