The For the People Act reflects a desire by activists to reassign congressional redistricting from legislatures to independent commissions.
Upcoming Discussion On 3 Options For Electing Presidents
TBOR is hosting an intriguing conversation on three potential presidential election options. The meeting is scheduled for June 26.
Maine Expands Student Voter ID Options
Maine has expanded students’ voter ID options. The new bill allows student ID as a valid form of identification when registering to vote.
Billionaire Donors Overwhelm NYC Mayoral Election
Billionaire donors have overwhelmed New York’s mayoral vote. To know their preferred candidates one just has to follow the money.
Will Joe Manchin Be A Voting Rights Hero?
Senator Joe Manchin is essentially the swing vote between two opposing ideas for the vote on the For the People Act, thanks to a deadlock.
DC Statehood Bill Headed To Senate Committee
A DC statehood bill is headed for senate where proponents prepare to present their case for DC to become the 51st state of America.
In The New Hong Kong, Booksellers Walk Fine Line
Some independent booksellers defy Hong Kong’s new rules on freedom of expression. Others try to make sense of these new laws.
Ethiopia’s Historic Election Overshadowed By Crises
Ethiopia has heralded Monday’s general elections as a historic step towards democracy but the polls are overshadowed by crisis.
How Film Has Shaped The US Image Of Democracy
How was film shaped the image of democracy in the United States and which films have influenced American’s view of democracy?
Katy Perry And Orlando Bloom’s PSA For Voting Rights
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom star in a new video warning of the dangers of failing to enact a significant voting rights bill in the Senate.