Lawrence Lessig wants to change the corrupt campaign-finance system. His solution, though, is wanting.
Elections
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Who Stole the Election?
Dominating many state legislatures, Republicans have launched a full-on assault on voting rights.
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Did the Founding Fathers Screw Up?
Gridlock in Washington is no accident. It’s built into the Constitution.
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Can Tammy Baldwin Win?
Over at TheAtlantic.com, I look into the question of whether openly lesbian Tammy Baldwin can become Wisconsin’s senator. Pop quiz: What’s the ” L-word” that’s likely to hurt her most? Hint: It’s not this one. Here’s an excerpt: In 1998, Tammy Baldwin became the first openly gay candidate to be elected to the U.S. Congress […]
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Solidarity Squandered
The September 11 attacks brought us together until we let them turn us against each other–and damn near everyone else.
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The 9/11 President
If the attacks hadn’t occurred, it’s impossible to imagine Barack Obama would have been electedbut the legacy of those attacks continues to burden his presidency.
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Rick Perry Wins Without Showing Up
The Prospect watches the Republican primary showdown so you don’t have to.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Strongest Progressive in the Room
Elizabeth Warren: Consumer bureau chief or U.S. senator?
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The Disenfranchised
Thirteen states deny the franchise to ex-felons who have already paid their debt to society. These laws are all too reminiscent of the Jim Crow South.
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The Populist Road to Hell: Term Limits in California
It sounded like a good idea, but if California is any indication, term limits are a recipe for political chaos and increased special interest influence.