Stop Registering Afghan Voters
Afghan’s convoluted and expensive voter registration system completely misses the actual sources of election fraud.
Venezuelan Citizens Vote!
Join us for this debriefing and discussion with observers about what Venezuela’s October presidential elections mean for Venezuela, and for the U.S.
A Better Way to Run Elections
If voters had a way to rank candidates rather than just choose one, it would be good news for politicians like Tim Pawlenty.
Election Night Party with IPS
Join us on livestream for a night of what you won’t hear in the mainstream media.
Why Elections Matter, and Why We’re Still Arguing About It
Anyone who thinks that choosing a “better” leader for the U.S. empire will somehow bring about “radical transformations” has been watching too many campaign infomercials. Only powerful social movements can do that.
Mexico’s Movement for Real Democracy
The recent elections in Mexico have created a youth-led movement for change.
Celebration and Relief in Egypt
Many of the secular activists and organizations who had played such a central role in the Arab Spring uprising came together with the Muslim Brotherhood in a unified front to challenge the military’s continuing seizure of power.
Wisconsin Wakeup Call
It’s too simple to say that money bought this election.
Egypt’s Path Winds Toward Democracy
Egypt’s presidential election ought to be celebrated as a great success for the forces of democracy in Egypt and the Arab world.
The Price of Democracy
We spend world-class sums on our elections. Why don’t we get world-class results?
The Apocalyptics
Dress them up in black, put some Goth makeup on them, give them a name like The Apocalyptics, and the Republican candidates would fit right in with the head-banger crowd.
Voting Rights Obstacles
All right, lady; on your marks…
Defending the Ballot Box
African-American churches can make a difference in 2012.
Reading Frog Entrails
Although the media may behave otherwise, Iowa’s oddball caucuses are as apt to choose a loser as a winner.
Russians United against United Russia
Russians are coming out onto the streets to transform their country once again.