In this excerpt from Thomas Mann and Norman Ornstein’s book, they pinpoint the two main reasons Washington isn’t working: the serious mismatch between the political parties and a governing system that makes it extremely difficult for majorities to act. Continue reading
Features related to politics
December 26, 2012 | Smart Charts
Since the advent of the Internet the number of messages sent to politicians has increased dramatically, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that the messages are being heard. Continue reading
December 21, 2012 | Moyers & Company
Tony Kushner, who wrote the screenplay for Lincoln, talks about America’s 16th president and “the history lesson of politics.” Continue reading
December 21, 2012
Lincoln Screenwriter Tony Kushner talks about what we can learn from the life and decisions of America’s 16th president. Continue reading
December 18, 2012
The Lincoln screenwriter talks about his approach to writing the movie, and how it affected his own view of democracy. Continue reading
October 25, 2012 | Cartoons
Suzie shares what she’s learned from adults about elections in America in this week’s Mark Fiore animated cartoon. Continue reading
June 19, 2012 | BillBoard
Forty years after Watergate, “we’re back to the Nixon era” of secret money buying our elections. Continue reading
February 29, 2012
We rank fans and viewers’ suggestions for top political films. Did yours make the cut? Continue reading
February 24, 2012
Film historian Neal Gabler shares his favorite political films.
April 30, 2010 | Bill Moyers Journal (2007-2010)
Bill and author Jim Hightower discuss how ordinary people can reclaim political power. Continue reading
