36 States To Elect Governors Next Month
The midterm elections are less than a month away, and across the country, governors are in trouble. In both parties, state chief executives are facing tough re-election fights.
Millennial Voters Are Paying Attention — So Why Don't More Vote?
Young people showed major interest in voting in 2004 and 2008. Since then, their numbers have fallen off as the political system has become gridlocked.
Millennial Voters Are Paying Attention – So Why Don't More Actually Vote?
Young voters showed major interest in voting in 2004 and 2008. Since then, their numbers have fallen off as the political system has become gridlocked.
Voters Get Their Say On GMO Labeling In Colorado, Oregon
Similar measures calling for labeling genetically modified foods have failed in recent years in California and Washington.
Despite SCOTUS Decision, Kansas Holds On To Same-Sex Marriage Ban
On Tuesday, gay couples who applied for marriage licenses in Kansas were turned away by county officials, despite the U.S. Supreme Court clearing the way for same-sex marriages in the state on Monday.
Why One Forecaster Doesn't Think The GOP Will Take The Senate
Most forecasters predict that Republicans will pick up enough seats in the midterms to control the chamber. But Sam Wang at the Princeton Election Commission predicts the Democrats will hold on.
Alaska Must Translate Election Material Into 2 Indigenous Languages
Fridays deadline to complete the translation was set after a U.S. District judge ruled the state violated the Voting Rights Act by not providing some native speakers with materials in their language.
Alaska Must Translate Election Material Into 2 Indigenous Languages
Fridays deadline to complete the translation was set after a U.S. District judge ruled the state violated the Voting Rights Act by not providing some native speakers with materials in their language.
Same-Sex Marriage No Longer The Political Wedge It Once Was
Thanks to action by the Supreme Court, same-sex marriage is now legal — or soon will be in 30 states. That includes several with hotly contested political contests this fall.
How Justice Sotomayor Is 'Busting' The Supreme Court's Steady Rhythms
Long time Supreme Court reporter Joan Biskupic's new book on Justice Sonia Sotomayor reflects on the nation's first Latina justice.
Did The Supreme Court Just Legalize Gay Marriage?
As thousands more same-sex couples marry all over the country, this legal climate change becomes a kind of fait accompli.
White House Makes A Point To Stay Out Front On Ebola
The stakes are higher than usual for the Obama administration, which has been relentlessly buffeted events it can't seem to take charge of.
Democrats Winning Big Money, GOP Winning Big Secret Money
Democrats have the biggest spending super PAC so far in Senate Majority PAC, but that could be overshadowed by secretly funded Republican-leaning groups Crossroads GPS and Americans for Prosperity
Ex-Agent Cites 'Progressive Down Slide' In Morale At Secret Service
The agency with the responsibility for protecting the president, vice president and their families rates in the bottom third in job satisfaction rankings within the federal government.
Legal Questions Raised About U.S. Military Operation In Syria
Congress approved arming moderate rebels in Syria to battle Islamic State militants. Experts say that might violate international law banning the use of force against duly constituted governments.
After Security Lapses, Congress Wants Review Of Secret Service
One reason for the lapses could be low morale within the agency. And a big reason behind that may be the reorganization that placed the agency within the Department of Homeland Security.
Gabby Giffords' Super PAC Fights For Her Old Ariz. House Seat
Sympathy for former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot in the head in 2011, helped get her successor elected. Now she lobbies for tighter gun laws, and a tough ad from her PAC has stirred anger.
How To Measure A Crowd, Without The Political Numbers
The Number of the Week is: 80,000. That's the how many are protesting in Honk Kong, according to organizers. But data journalist Mona Chalabi says estimating crowd size isn't an exact science.
Republican's May Lose Grip On Florida Panhandle House Seat
One of the most competitive House races this year is in Florida's panhandle. Democrat Gwen Graham has made it a tight race in part by attacking Southerland as being out of step on women's issues.
