A colleague's question prompts us to look back into the history of why the debates are the way they are.

At his conference in Washington, the longtime activist announced plans for a new group to demand better content from a celebrity-obsessed media, including alternative points of view.

Longtime activist hosts a four-day conference, hoping to promote activism and substance in the conversation about issues and democracy.

Take a look at some "also-rans" who have influenced the outcome of elections or shifted the national conversation.

We hear from four candidates excluded from presidential debates: Ralph Nader (Reform Party), Michael Peroutka (Constitution Party), David Cobb (Green Party), and Michael Badnarik (Libertarian Party).

Bill Moyers interviews consumer advocate, author, and former presidential candidate Ralph Nader