Broken elections, stolen votes

By Susan Q. Stranahan

Were the chaotic presidential elections of 2000 and 2004 an anomaly or a harbinger of things to come this November? Is democracy, as Karl Ro

Excerpts from this story referencing "Connecticut":

"… mer member of the Federal Election Commission, referred to a University of Connecticut study that found 8,558 of Connecticut’s deceased on voter rolls; more th …"

"… mission, referred to a University of Connecticut study that found 8,558 of Connecticut’s deceased on voter rolls; more than 300 were listed as having voted aft …"

"… oter rolls; more than 300 were listed as having voted after they had died. Connecticut’s secretary of state announced in a press conference that no fraud had o …"

"… hat no fraud had occurred, but that 5,000 names have been removed from the Connecticut rolls. Currently, Connecticut’s separate Elections Enforcement Commissio …"

Massachusetts foreclosure law firm latest in investigator crosshairs

A law firm with connections to the attorney at the center of a Florida foreclosure scandal is under investigation by the Massachusetts attor

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mother Jones":

"… fices of David J. Stern.On Tuesday, Harmon resigned from DJSP.According to Mother Jones, which first reported on the alleged fraud at the Stern law firm, DJSP has …"

Reform reading: House Democrats brace for election changes

By Julie Vorman

A roundup of news and commentary to help consumers monitor the transparency and accountability of the Dodd-Frank financial reform law....

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mother Jones":

"… able for the greed that triggered the nation’s economic meltdown, writes Mother Jones’ David Corn. The profile of Warren suggests that the former Harvard law …"

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Grand Old Parties: Special interests shower Republicans with perks and parties in the Big Apple

By Meredith O'Brien

Cowboy boots and rock stars. Tuxedos and champagne. Batting practice in a Major League Baseball stadium and coveted tickets to the U.S. Open

Excerpts from this story referencing "Arizona":

"… ing for the star on opening night.” ($25-101)California, Nevada, Oregon, Arizona, Utah and Hawaii delegationsNYC Host Committee, NYC & Co., New York Ti …"

"… scopo are listed on the group’s website as among the invitees, alongside Arizona Senator John McCain and Mississippi Senator Trent Lott.But party-goers and …"

More cities offering wireless Internet access

By David Baumgarten

Bells call it unfair competition

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mother Jones":

"… ti-wireless literature, TV commercials and telephone push polls.A story in Mother Jones magazine described the experience of one Tri-Cities resident who was subje …"

Consultant Profile: Public Opinion Strategies

By Chris Landers

Major Clients in 2003-2004: National Republican Congressional Committee, Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA)

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mother Jones":

"… on behalf of some of the tobacco companies, and later published online by Mother Jones magazine, asked several questions about voters’ opinions of Morales and …"

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Fine line between politics and issues spending by secretive 501(c)(4) groups

By Peter H. Stone

Tax-exempt nonprofits are reporting only a fraction of what they're raising and spending

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mother Jones":

"… ;Other secret donors to Koch-connected c4s came to light in September when Mother Jones obtained a tape of Charles Koch thanking over two dozen GOP donors for mak …"

Welding's toxic legacy

By Jim Morris

Did a $5B industry cover of the health risks of manganese to thousands of workers?

Excerpts from this story referencing "San Francisco":

"… percent), and hallucinations (19 percent) among 49 welders working on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.Epidemiologist Robert Park of the National Institute fo …"

Wyoming billionaire pledges a half-million-dollar matching contribution to Santorum 'super PAC'

By Peter H. Stone

A wealthy Wyoming donor to conservative causes says Santorum has a better shot against Obama than Romney.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mother Jones":

"… auses that the Kochs support, according to a tape of Koch’s remarks that Mother Jones magazine released.“The Kochs are a national treasure,” Friess said. …"

FACT CHECK: Democrats' repeat ‘end Medicare’ cry is wrong, again

By FactCheck.Org

House Majority PAC returns to false talking point that House Republicans voted to end Medicare

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mother Jones":

"… ver Politifact’s “Lie of the Year” wasn’t unanimous. Kevin Drum of Mother Jones called the Ryan plan “terrible” and said it was “ridiculou …"

"… m as the worst falsehood of the year — and yet he wrote:Kevin Drum, Mother Jones: But does that mean Democrats were justified in describing the Ryan p …"

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