An outspoken and eloquent advocate of democracy and socialism leaves the stage.

He insists not, and legal scholar Ian Haney López says he hopes Ryan has learned his lesson.

Wisconsin could soon have in place both the strict voter ID law and a law cutting back on early voting. Why are its lawmakers intent on throwing up obstacles to the franchise?

The watchdog agency has issued dozens of protections shielding consumers from shady practices by mortgage lenders, student loan servicers and credit card companies.

A year ago, Edward Snowden leaked classified documents on America's mass surveillance program. Investigative reporter Julia Angwin tells Bill what surprised her most about the revelations.

States are considering laws that prevent private companies from photographing license plates. The companies are pushing back.

Our latest roundup of key money and politics reporting. This week: lobbyist-donors and their top recipients, how Microsoft is wooing politicians and the FEC's dysfunction.

There's more to recent attacks on the billionaire donors than meets the eye.

In today's Web-centric era, our privacy is at risk of being violated by numerous entities in numerous ways. Julia Angwin outlines each.

The history of the phrase "inner city" seems to buttress assertions that it comes with racial connotations.