Elections
Low-caste Indian woman rising up through politics
Kumari Mayawati, a low-caste Indian woman and chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, led an electoral charge in late July to...Zimbabwe Troubles May Bust Borders
Zimbabwe's controversial re-election of President Robert Mugabe is bringing new pressure on South Africa to resolve the conflict, and raising...A Big Year for (Democratic) Drug Deals
The pharmaceutical industry spent $168 million lobbying Congress in 2007 -- a record sum that helped influence legislation and prevented...When is 'Voter Fraud' a Fraud?
Willie Ray, a Texas grandmother and Democrat, says had been helping elderly shut-ins to vote for years when she was...Household-Name Republican Fighting for Her Political Life
With congressional elections coming up this fall, many Republican incumbents are looking vulnerable even in states where their party previously...A Political Resurrection in Malaysia
Almost 10 years after he was driven out of office by a bizarre series of corruption and sodomy charges, Malaysia’s...An Investor's Guide to Presidential Candidates
Pondering a donation to a presidential candidate? Looking for the right choice given the needs of your special-interest group? Friends...Who Wants to Buy a President?
Bucking the trend of "horse race" campaign coverage, the Center for Public Integrity's latest edition of "The Buying of the...Tear Gas for Ethnic Protest in Malaysia
Riot police greeted thousands of minority protesters in Malaysia's capital of Kuala Lumpur, turning back their calls for increased social...Protests, Rallies Planned for November 3
Turnout expected regardless of election results
By Josh WilsonRegardless of who wins the election, there will be protests in cities across America on November 3.
A Grassroots Battle over Biotech Farming
Local initiatives target genetic engineering
By Robert J. MullinsHaving failed at the federal level, activists around the U.S. seek to block genetically modified agriculture one county at a time.
U.S. Military Feels a Limit to its Reach
Pentagon faces tough choices on troops
By Mischa GausAs Democrats and Republicans alike commit to remaining engaged in Afghanistan, Iraq and beyond, the Pentagon struggles fill the ranks of an all-volunteer Army.
The Search for Swing Votes Goes Overseas
Absentee ballots may shake up another election
By Jennifer HammThe lessons of Florida's election-tipping absentee ballots in 2000 are not lost on Democrats and Republicans, who are pursuing the overseas voters with unprecedented zeal.
A Stem Cell Controversy Comes to California
Ballot initiative would give $3 billion to research
By Sheila RileyAdvocates say Prop. 71 could save lives and earn big. Critics say there's an all-too-human cost.
If Friendsters Were Voters ...
Democrats dream of an online gold mine
By Laila WeirThe Democrats are targeting popular social-networking services as the next online beachhead in this year's hard-fought presidential campaign.
Unions Hedge Their Democratic Bets
New focus is on party building, primaries
By Daniel KreissThe union vote has been reliably Democratic. But what happens when organized labor tries to shake up the party?
Rounding up the Youth Vote
Partisans vie for untapped demographic
By Rania TikooAn upsurge in interest by young voters has sparked a flurry of partisan activity hoping to tap into a groundswell.
Activist Churches Question Speech Limits
Nonprofit tax law a key issue
By Julia ScottThe battle for the religious vote pits free speech against nonprofit tax law and campaign finance reform.