A Democratic supermajority void of Democratic policies is meaningless, and it’s past time to bring meaning back to state politics.
Texas Redistricting Broke Voting Rights Laws
The ongoing federal challenge to Texas’s redistricting has made stunning revelations including possible federal law violations.
95-Year-Old World War II Veteran’s Texas Ballot Denied
A Harris County man of 95 fears new voting laws may prevent him from voting by absentee ballot for the first time in his lifetime.
On Electing Governors and Lieutenant Governors Separately
It may be more difficult for gubernatorial candidates to win the governorship in places where they cannot choose their running mates.
Justice Breyer’s Biggest Impact On Election Law
With Stephen Breyer’s retirement from the Supreme Court, it seems appropriate to offer some words about his legacy, Rick Hasen.
Taiwan Provides Lessons On Democratic Resilience
Taiwan provides valuable lessons in how to address challenges facing modern democracies while under constant threat.
Why China Cares About The Label Of Democracy
Outside the fear of containment, it is puzzling why China that often claims to be democratic cared about Biden’s democracy summit.
Strengthening Democracy Is The Best Counterterrorism Strategy
The rise in terrorism elicits a response. Counterterrorism, however, must not always be militarized, democratizing is a better solution.
RCV Day Shows Energy Behind Ranked Voting
January 23, 2022, Americans celebrated Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) Day. The celebrations showed there is much support for RCV.
The Politics Of Judicial Elections
Special interests are spending more than ever on state high court races. This is not without cause and deep implications for democracy.