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Politics & Elections
There Was No Election
Virtually no one voted. Only 21 percent of eligible voters voted in California. Only 33 percent of the eligible voters participated in elections across the country.
Obama Calls for Net Neutrality, but His Own Industry-Tied FCC Appointee Could Stand in the Way
On Monday, protesters called on Wheeler to favor net neutrality as they blockaded his driveway when he attempted to go to work.
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.
Facing Down Corporate Election Greed
The local Richmond election serves as a model for future fights of organized people vs organized money.
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.
Sen. Bernie Sanders: The United States Is on the Verge of Becoming an Oligarchy
Sen. Bernie Sanders reacts to the Republicans' big midterm victory.
The Citizens United Senator: After GOP’s Midterm Rout, Mitch McConnell Likely Next Majority Leader
Republicans have emerged from Tuesday's midterm elections with control of Congress for the first time in eight years.
40,000 Voters Missing in Georgia? After Registration Drive in Areas of Color, Names Left Off Rolls
A major voting registration controversy could impact one of the Senate's tightest races.
An Open Letter to My Fellow Americans
This is not a “left” or “right” problem, but a threat which all of us face.
2014 Election Night Coverage With Democracy Now!
Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez will interview journalists, scholars, politicians and activists around the country about important ballot initiatives and key local and state races.