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Elections
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William Rivers Pitt | Who Needs Republicans?
The Democrats appear determined to deliver the GOP a gift basket filled with everything on their wish list.
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The Statue of Free Enterprise
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Midterm Mayhem
Democracy, Hypocrisy and President Gauck
Hidden behind the confetti, helium balloons or crowing of the victors in both Germany and the USA there is an occasional jarring note of anxiety.
The Results Were Skewed Toward Republicans: A Response to Nate Silver
How are pre-election polls so wrong once the election results are in?
Facing Down Corporate Election Greed
The local Richmond election serves as a model for future fights of organized people vs organized money.
Reflections on the 2014 Midterm Elections
This is not a one-election movement.
FAIR TV: Joni Ernst, Midterms and CNN “Debates” Climate Change
Peter Hart looks at ABC's airing of a GOP infomercial, and some good - and not so good - midterm coverage.
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Playing the Long Game
While the pundits gnaw the bones of Election 2014, Gar Alperovitz looks at the positive possibilities.
18-Day Fast for Democracy Ends as Big Money Steals Elections
Grassroots activists vow to organize mass civil disobedience to protest money in politics corruption.