What’s Wrong With this Picture? What’s Wrong With this Picture?
FCC commissioners heard testimony in New York this week about how media consolidation stifles diversity, grassroots community and the creativity of independent musicians and artist...
Oct 21, 2006 / Feature / Kristal Brent Zook
Lamont vs. Lieberman, Round 2 Lamont vs. Lieberman, Round 2
Lamont now lags behind Liebermans, but the Connecticut electorate is so volatile that the outcome is far from certain.
Oct 20, 2006 / Feature / Bruce Shapiro
The Moral Minimum The Moral Minimum
As the lagging minimum wage is being turned into a moral issue instead of an economic one, states are beginning to act where the federal government has not.
Oct 19, 2006 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
Guardian of the Ballot Box Guardian of the Ballot Box
Ion Sancho, an election supervisor in Florida, is dedicated to creating a fair and accurate voting system. But his passion has nearly cost him his job.
Oct 19, 2006 / Feature / Andrew Gumbel
Rich’s Stealth Campaign Rich’s Stealth Campaign
Howard Rich is pouring big money into leveraging our electoral system to serve his libertarian agenda.
Oct 19, 2006 / Peter Schrag
The War and the Election The War and the Election
Ending the Iraq War is the most pressing issue facing America today. I
Oct 19, 2006 / The Editors
Greasing the Skids Greasing the Skids
OK, market forces control oil prices. But market forces--with a lot of push from Republicans--are driving down the price of gas. And you can be sure they'll rise again after the el...
Oct 18, 2006 / Nomi Prins
Netroots Challenge Dems’ Electoral Strategy Netroots Challenge Dems’ Electoral Strategy
Democratic House candidates who once were long shots now have a crack at winning. Will party power-brokers lend them a hand?
Oct 18, 2006 / Feature / Ari Melber
Pelosi’s Moment Pelosi’s Moment
If Democrats take control of the House, they could revitalize national politics by convincing reluctant senators and presidential candidates to embrace a more progressive agenda.
Oct 16, 2006 / Feature / William Greider
The Coming Gay Republican Purge The Coming Gay Republican Purge
How will the GOP woo back values voters after the Foley scandal? How about a purge of gay Republicans in Congress? That's the Rev. Don Wildmon's idea.
Oct 12, 2006 / Feature / Max Blumenthal