The RNC in Tampa: They Didn’t Build That The RNC in Tampa: They Didn’t Build That
The convention would not have been possible without a massive infusion of public dollars.
Aug 29, 2012 / George Zornick
Ohio’s Jon Husted, the New Bad Boy on the Voting Rights Block Ohio’s Jon Husted, the New Bad Boy on the Voting Rights Block
In a state already plagued by voting problems, the secretary of state is working hard to close, rather than open access to the polls.
Aug 29, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch
His Supporters Treated ‘Atrociously,’ Ron Paul Refuses to Back Romney His Supporters Treated ‘Atrociously,’ Ron Paul Refuses to Back Romney
Paul backers were denied the rules vote they wanted and they were dismissed during the roll-call vote.
Aug 29, 2012 / John Nichols
RNC Ladies’ Night: Will It Work? RNC Ladies’ Night: Will It Work?
The opening night of the RNC tried to woo women with condescension instead of substance. And the women delegates don't know how to handle gender issues either.
Aug 29, 2012 / Ben Adler
John Nichols: Mitt Romney Versus the Tea Party John Nichols: Mitt Romney Versus the Tea Party
While they were authorizing the ultra-right platform, the Romney team has been working to change the GOP's own internal rules to make Romney less vulnerable from a primary challeng...
Aug 29, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
Federal Court Blocks Discriminatory Texas Redistricting Plan Federal Court Blocks Discriminatory Texas Redistricting Plan
Today’s federal court ruling is another black eye for Texas Republicans when it comes to voting rights.
Aug 28, 2012 / Ari Berman
This Is What Voter Participation Looks Like This Is What Voter Participation Looks Like
Nearly half of all California voters are new or occasional voters. In South LA, one group is empowering community members to realize the significance of their vote.
Aug 28, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch and Aura Bogado
RNC Schedule: Tokenism Extraordinaire RNC Schedule: Tokenism Extraordinaire
GOP policies are as opposed to civil rights as always, but the party’s convention will be filled with speakers meant to soften its image on race and gender.
Aug 28, 2012 / Ben Adler
Lobbyist Parties at RNC Narrowly Skirt Ethics Rules Lobbyist Parties at RNC Narrowly Skirt Ethics Rules
A collection of transportation companies threw a party for Congressional leaders, using a neat trick to avoid breaking the rules.
Aug 28, 2012 / George Zornick