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
Romney Avoids Social Issues on Campaign Trail Romney Avoids Social Issues on Campaign Trail
Mitt Romney is betting that he already has the most ardent conservatives in his pocket.
Oct 2, 2012 / Ben Adler
Perhaps Obama Should Simply Ask Romney to ‘Go Through All the Math’ Perhaps Obama Should Simply Ask Romney to ‘Go Through All the Math’
Paul Ryan told Fox he could not explain GOP economic plans because it would take too much time. But an hour-and-a-half long debate should provide Mitt Romney with enough time to do...
Oct 2, 2012 / John Nichols
Brentin Mock: Florida Is the Felon Disenfranchisement Capital of the Nation Brentin Mock: Florida Is the Felon Disenfranchisement Capital of the Nation
As many as one-in-four African-Americans will be affected by laws barring ex-felons from voting in the state.
Oct 1, 2012 / Press Room
Tough Talk for America: A Guide to the Presidential Debates Tough Talk for America: A Guide to the Presidential Debates
Five key topics you won't hear discussed in Wednesday's debate.
Oct 1, 2012 / Mattea Kramer
A Recent History of GOP Voter Suppression in Florida A Recent History of GOP Voter Suppression in Florida
Republican voter suppression efforts in Florida have been far more destructive than handing in a few hundred fraudulent voter registration forms.
Oct 1, 2012 / Ari Berman
Romney Is Falling Victim to the Republican Bubble Trap Romney Is Falling Victim to the Republican Bubble Trap
Obama is leading nearly every poll, yet the conservative media continue trying to deny or discredit this fact.
Oct 1, 2012 / Chris Hayes
Romney Fans Middle East Fears in ‘The Wall Street Journal’ Romney Fans Middle East Fears in ‘The Wall Street Journal’
Romney uses scaremongering language to rally xenophobic voters and conservative Jews.
Oct 1, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss