De-Spoiling the Election De-Spoiling the Election
In 2000, Al Gore beat George W. Bush in the state of New Mexico by a mere 366 votes--a slimmer margin than in Florida. Ralph Nader polled 21,251 votes.
Jun 24, 2004 / Rob Richie and Steven Hill
The Big Money Election The Big Money Election
Click here for info on how you can help save Arizona's Clean Elections Act.
May 27, 2004 / The Editors
A Win for Campaign Reform A Win for Campaign Reform
In a 5-to-4 decision as we went to press, the Supreme Court upheld nearly all the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act's provisions.
Dec 11, 2003 / The Editors
Running Clean in Arizona Running Clean in Arizona
Reforms have proven so popular that after two years they may be here to stay.
Sep 26, 2002 / Feature / Marc Cooper
E(D)R For Ailing Turnout E(D)R For Ailing Turnout
After two decades of visiting political nightmares on the state--from the infamous Prop 13 to the immigrant-bashing Prop 187--California's notorious initiative and referendum syst...
Aug 1, 2002 / Feature / Marc Cooper
A Fair Vote in San Francisco A Fair Vote in San Francisco
On March 5 San Franciscans will have the opportunity to vote for an electoral system that elected "Red Ken" Livingstone as London's Mayor and Mary Robinson as Ireland's Preside...
Feb 14, 2002 / Feature / Eric C. Olson
Enron? Nader Is Glad You Asked Enron? Nader Is Glad You Asked
Back in the spotlight, he condemns the trading of political favors for cash.
Feb 7, 2002 / Feature / John Nichols
The Miner’s Canary The Miner’s Canary
The problems of people of color show what's wrong with American democracy.
Jan 31, 2002 / Feature / Lani Guinier and Gerald Torres
Times Cries Eke! Buries Al Gore Times Cries Eke! Buries Al Gore
Florida revisited: Schadenfreude amid the carnage of the democratic process.
Nov 29, 2001 / Feature / Gore Vidal