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With no clear victor, uncertainty wins Italy's election
Mark Duff Feb 26, 2013
Global stock markets are falling this morning after preliminary election results in Italy indicate no political party won a clear majority in parliament.
The Digital Vote: States and Nonprofits Push for Voter Registration Online
David Brancaccio Oct 5, 2012
Let's start with the anatomy of a troll: First you email. Then you follow up with a text. Then, if all else fails, you place a phone call. All of this to get your kid in college to register to vote. Technology to the rescue?
Pennsylvania high court sends back voter ID law
Shereen Marisol Meraji Sep 18, 2012
Lower court must prove that the law does not disenfranchise poor and minority voters -- or it will be struck down
Tavis Smiley/Cornel West launch Poverty 2.0
John Ketchum Sep 14, 2012
The noted African American media commentator and university professor take their road show to key election battleground states in hopes of pushing poverty onto the front burner of the presidential election agenda.
New general election on the way in Greece
Stephen Beard May 15, 2012
Political parties in Greece have failed to forge a coalition, meaning a new general election is on the way in Greece. Will the country keep to its budget promises that are a condition of the European bailout?
In Illinois, voters hope election results will boost economy
Mitchell Hartman Mar 21, 2012
Workers in Rockford, Ill., are divided on how much the auto bailout helped the local economy. Many hope yesterday's primary election might be the first step in helping factory areas in the state fully recover.
A few final voices from Michigan
Feb 24, 2012
As Jeremy Hobson wraps up his week in Michigan, we hear from a few last Michiganders on their forecasts for the U.S. economy.
The 'Election' that changed history
David Gura Feb 23, 2012
More than a cultural touchstone, for Nebraskans, the movie "Election" foreshadowed a path many took.
11 million homeowners underwater
Joel Patterson Feb 2, 2012
Over a quarter of Americans owe more than their homes are worth, but does the U.S. government have the political will to help?
