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Elections
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Clinton’s Speeches Inspire Gifts, Gratitude and Potential Conflicts
When Hillary Clinton arrives in Silicon Valley this week to give her latest speech, the likely presidential candidate will be among friends.
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Syriza’s Greece: From a New Social Deal to an Updated Version of the Economics of Social Disaster
Syriza's swift failure to rid Greece of the eurozone's harsh austerity measures makes it harder for progressives across Europe.
With Chicago Tired of “Mayor 1%,” Chuy Garcia Could Actually Win His Runoff With Rahm Emanuel
While money poured into the recent mayoral and aldermanic elections, voters showed that they are tired of business as usual.
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A Runoff Means Open Season on Mayor 1%
It's time to cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war.
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Goosey as Ever
The GOP's presidential field features some weary right-wing retreads.
Public Citizen Urges FEC to Curb Out-of-Control Election Spending, Take Some of Justice Roberts’ Advice
Experts call for disclosure of donors, elimination of coordination between super PACs and candidates, regulation of joint fundraising committees.
Unbought Slate Wins Against Democrats-for-Chevron
Richmond, California drew national attention this fall because one big corporation was so shameless in its open attempt to buy its municipal election.
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With Progressive Syriza’s Victory, Is a European Spring Coming?
Syriza's victory will certainly galvanize other populist parties in Europe, especially those on the left.
Syriza’s Victory: Hold the Champagne
Syriza's electoral victory has been viewed as a historic turning point for Greece and Europe, but is this too much hype?
Curious Cure: Wisconsin GOP Injects Partisan Politics Into Nonpartisan Elections Board
GOP leaders are readying a legislative package to dismantle Wisconsin's nonpartisan elections board.