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One Person, One Vote: This Is a Reform Whose Time Has Come One Person, One Vote: This Is a Reform Whose Time Has Come

The NPVIC might help make the American vote count by transforming US presidential elections into a truly reformed one person, one vote practice.

Aug 6, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Andrew Cuomo’s Watergate?

Andrew Cuomo’s Watergate? Andrew Cuomo’s Watergate?

US attorney Preet Bharara has warned the governor that he could be investigated for obstruction of justice.

Jul 31, 2014 / Stephen Gillers

Governor Cuomo Should Debate Primary Challenger Zephyr Teachout

Governor Cuomo Should Debate Primary Challenger Zephyr Teachout Governor Cuomo Should Debate Primary Challenger Zephyr Teachout

New York’s governor should accept the Democratic challenger’s proposal for debates about corruption—and more.

Jul 29, 2014 / John Nichols

North Carolina’s ‘Monster’ Voting Law Challenged in Federal Court

North Carolina’s ‘Monster’ Voting Law Challenged in Federal Court North Carolina’s ‘Monster’ Voting Law Challenged in Federal Court

The federal government and civil rights groups want the state's anti-voting law blocked before the 2014 midterms. 

Jul 8, 2014 / Ari Berman

Christie’s Gun Control Veto Sparks Anger in NJ, but May Not Win Over the Tea Party

Christie’s Gun Control Veto Sparks Anger in NJ, but May Not Win Over the Tea Party Christie’s Gun Control Veto Sparks Anger in NJ, but May Not Win Over the Tea Party

Don’'t expect the Democrats to pick up the issue, however, in red states where Senate candidates are already on shaky ground.

Jul 7, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Half a Century After Freedom Summer, It’s Time for America to ‘Earn Our Insurgencies’

Half a Century After Freedom Summer, It’s Time for America to ‘Earn Our Insurgencies’ Half a Century After Freedom Summer, It’s Time for America to ‘Earn Our Insurgencies’

There is much to celebrate in Mississippi, yet America still needs a year of action on voting rights. 

Jul 2, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Saga of Christie, Samson and the American Dream Megamall: Part II

The Saga of Christie, Samson and the American Dream Megamall: Part II The Saga of Christie, Samson and the American Dream Megamall: Part II

How the boys from New Jersey are trying to pay for it all—at taxpayer expense.

Jul 2, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

How the Moral Mondays ‘Fusion Coalition’ Is Taking North Carolina Back

How the Moral Mondays ‘Fusion Coalition’ Is Taking North Carolina Back How the Moral Mondays ‘Fusion Coalition’ Is Taking North Carolina Back

The state’s rightward lurch mobilized thousands, but the progressive movement behind Moral Mondays has deep, enduring roots.

Jul 2, 2014 / Feature / Dani McClain

The Saga of Christie, Samson and the American Dream Megamall: Part I

The Saga of Christie, Samson and the American Dream Megamall: Part I The Saga of Christie, Samson and the American Dream Megamall: Part I

Yet another multibillion-dollar conflict-of-interest tangle involving the New Jersey governor and the former chairman of the Port Authority.

Jul 1, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Why the Mississippi Republican Primary Winner Should Thank Freedom Summer Half a Century Later

Why the Mississippi Republican Primary Winner Should Thank Freedom Summer Half a Century Later Why the Mississippi Republican Primary Winner Should Thank Freedom Summer Half a Century Later

After beating his Tea Party opponent, establishment conservative Thad Cochran should remember how hard African-Americans fought for the right to vote in the state.

Jun 27, 2014 / Steve Cobble

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