Supreme Court decisions and unrestrained partisan gerrymandering are focusing attention on a fundamental election reform. But one version is more feasible than the others.
Elections
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Can Prime Minister Burnham Succeed?
There is a great deal riding on his success, and not just for Britain.
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Come October, Israelis Will Vote on Rule by Netanyahu
Replacing him, however, may require having an Arab party in the government, which is anathema to many Israelis.
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The Most Important Labour Leader in a Generation
The stakes for Andy Burnham’s success go far beyond Britain.
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Lula Sees Boosts as He Pushes to Reduce Brazilian Workweek
The Brazilian presidential election was close until Lula demanded that workers get a full weekend. A financial scandal has also sunk his opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro.
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Centrist Democrats Have Already Forgotten About Kamala Harris
The Revolving Door Project, a Prospect partner, scrutinizes the executive branch and presidential power. Follow them at therevolvingdoorproject.org. For decades, many Democratic pundits and strategists have had a simple answer for how the party could win: move to “the center.” Just look at Bill Clinton: After three consecutive routs in presidential elections from 1980 to 1988, Clinton ended […]
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Taxing the Rich and the Survival of Emmanuel Macron
Macron, whose own popularity ratings have been languishing, has made it clear that he opposes a wealth tax.
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Reclaiming the Public Realm
Trump’s destruction and the needed rebuilding should be a theme in every election between now and 2028.
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Hundreds of Canvassers Make Final Pitch for Mamdani
Though the campaign has already hit its goal of knocking on one million doors, 700 people met up across New York last Wednesday to keep contacting voters.
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Progressive Unity in New York
Today on TAP: Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander cross-endorse for the June 24 Democratic primary.