States

Could Turnout Turn Jeb Out? Could Turnout Turn Jeb Out?

Opponents of the Florida governor are organizing voters still angry about 2000.

Oct 10, 2002 / Feature / John Nichols

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

Another Florida Fiasco Another Florida Fiasco

The biggest story of the biggest primary election night of 2002 echoed the biggest story of the 2000 election: Florida Governor Jeb Bush, Florida Secretary of State Katherine H...

Sep 12, 2002 / John Nichols

State Judges for Sale State Judges for Sale

In the 39 states that elect appellate judges, politicization of the bench is growing.

Aug 15, 2002 / Feature / Michael Scherer

California Green Light California Green Light

Who says the good guys never win? California's new global warming law is a bona fide big deal. Signed into law by Governor Gray Davis on July 22, the global warming bill requires ...

Aug 1, 2002 / Mark Hertsgaard

Aboard Reich’s Reform Express Aboard Reich’s Reform Express

The former Labor Secretary is a top gubernatorial contender in Massachusetts.

Aug 1, 2002 / Feature / John Nichols

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

California’s Gray Politics California’s Gray Politics

Governer Davis may win re-election only because the GOP's Simon is such a loser.

Aug 1, 2002 / Feature / Marc Cooper

Old Guard vs. New in Michigan Old Guard vs. New in Michigan

John Dingell and Lynn Rivers are locked in a battle caused by redistricting.

Jul 18, 2002 / Feature / John Nichols

Karl Rove’s Legal Tricks Karl Rove’s Legal Tricks

Packing the judiciary with right-wingers like Priscilla Owen.

Jul 3, 2002 / Feature / John Nichols

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