Campaign-Finance Crusader Lawrence Lessig Ends Presidential Bid
The Harvard law professor, who crowdfunded $1 million for his run, says he cannot move forward any longer if Democrats do not allow him in the debates.
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Supreme Court Takes On Racial Discrimination In Jury Selection
Timothy Foster's lawyers argue that black jurors were systematically excluded from the jury at his trial in 1987, while judges at all levels looked the other way for nearly three decades thereafter.
Republican Campaigns Plan To Take Greater Control Over Debate Formats
After a debate GOP campaigns saw as disastrous, the Republican National Committee named a new head of the debate process. But the campaigns agreed Sunday night to negotiate directly with broadcasters.
What You Should Know About The Federal Inmate Release
Thousands of federal inmates are being released because of a change in the way the U.S. government sentences drug criminals. But few are going straight from prison to freedom.
Fred Thompson, Actor and Former Senator, Dies At 73
Thompson represented Tennessee in the U.S. Senate and was a Republican presidential candidate. A role as himself in a movie led to a long career in films and TV, including Law and Order.
Is It Fair To Accuse Bernie Sanders Of Sexism?
Clinton allies called remarks by Sanders' campaign manager sexist. Clinton herself made a subtle accusation, charging that when Sanders says she's "shouting," others know what that means.
5 Messages Bernie Sanders Is Sending In His First Campaign Ad
The ad will air in Iowa and New Hampshire. Sanders' campaign is spending $2 million — the same amount his rival for the Democratic nomination, Hillary Clinton, spent on her first ad buy in August.
Bill Cosby Allegations At Center Of Pennsylvania DA Race
Sexual abuse allegations against Bill Cosby are now part of a political campaign. In a race for district attorney in Pennsylvania, candidates are blaming the other for ignoring victims.
Pete's Diner, Where John Boehner Can Be A 'Regular Guy'
Boehner has eaten breakfast at the Capitol Hill restaurant for nearly 20 years. "All of us call him John-John. None of us call him House speaker, none of us call him by that," owner Gum Tong said.
Can Democrats Find Their Southern Charm?
Governors races in Kentucky and Louisiana are within reach for Democrats this month — thanks to both appealing moderate candidates and flawed GOP nominees.