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Elections
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.
Economist Leonidas Vatikiotis: Syriza’s Proposals Don’t Go Far Enough for Greece
Vatikiotis discusses the upcoming Greek elections, and the need, in his view, for Greece to depart from the eurozone.
Greg Palast: Greece Is a Crime Scene, and Vulture Funds Are to Blame
Investigative reporter Greg Palast discusses “vulture funds,” the eurozone and alternative solutions for Greece's economy.
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The Craving for Democracy
Many are unwilling to participate in an electoral game that does not provide genuine popular control.
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The 2014 Midterm Elections, Incorporated
In Washington, it doesn't matter if you are a Republican, Democrat or independent: Money reigns supreme.
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It’s Time for an Honest Conversation About Why People Don’t Vote
People understand that voting alone will not magically change the system.
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The Peasants Still Have Their Pitchforks
Americans want what 21st century politics has so far not delivered: real options for challenging concentrated wealth.
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We Were Scammed – but Won’t Be Forever
Those who voted least are those most excluded from the American dream, but are active in developing the power they're locked out of by the electoral system.
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.