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American Democracy Originals

This American Democracy Originals archive has all our best and original articles about election reform in the United States, not including the original work of our our DC Authors. Articles in this American Democracy Originals archive were put together by the DC editing team as part of our daily curation of pro-democracy news from around the web. Be sure to check out our main section on American Democracy as well.

Voting Machine Firms Add Lobbyists Amid Election Hacker Concerns

by DC Editors - April 6, 2019

Voting Machine Firms Add Lobbyists Amid Election Hacker Concerns

Voting machine manufacturers are increasing their Capitol Hill presence as lawmakers demand they do more to protect U.S. elections against foreign hackers.

Filed Under: American Democracy Originals, Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Security, Money Politics, Political Lobbying, Voting Machines

Partisan Clash Over Florida Felon Voter ‘Poll Tax’ Starts In Senate

by DC Editors - March 27, 2019

Partisan Clash Over Florida Felon Voter ‘Poll Tax’ Starts In Senate

Democrats and activists says fines paid by ex-felons asked by Rep. before getting their right to vote back is a “poll tax” reminiscent of Jim Crow laws.

Filed Under: American Democracy Originals, Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Felon Voting, Voter Access

How American Women Challenged The Status Quo And Won the Vote

by DC Editors - March 26, 2019

American Women Challenged The Status Quo

2020 will mark the centennial anniversary of women achieving the right to vote. What can we learn from the suffrage movement?

Filed Under: American Democracy Originals, Democracy Culture Tagged With: Election History, Voter Access, Women and Democracy, Women Voting Rights

A Look at the New Denver Blockchain Voting Plan

by DC Editors - March 11, 2019

Voters were presented with just one state-sanctioned candidate per seat. They cast their ballots to show their approval or, very rarely, disapproval.

The city of Denver will allow thousands of voters to cast their ballots with a smartphone application this year using a blockchain-based app called Voatz.

Filed Under: American Democracy Originals, Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Internet and Democracy, Military Voting, Voting Technology

Some Noncitizens Wind Up Registered To Vote, But Not On Purpose

by DC Editors - February 28, 2019

Some Noncitizens Do Wind Up Registered To Vote, But Usually Not On Purpose

Some non citizens do wind up registered to vote but usually not on purpose an issue which remains a challenge for states, especially as President Trump.

Filed Under: American Democracy Originals, Democracy in America Tagged With: Voter Access, Voter Registration

Republicans and ACLU Join Forces To Enfranchise Tennessee Felons

by DC Editors - February 18, 2019

Republicans and ACLU Join Forces To Enfranchise Tennessee Felons

Two Republican lawmakers, with the backing of the ACLU, are setting out to make it simpler for people with felony convictions to regain their right to vote.

Filed Under: American Democracy Originals, Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Felon Voting, Voter Access

Rights Groups Respond to Supreme Court Decision to Hear Census Case

by DC Editors - February 16, 2019

Supreme Court Decision to Hear Census Case

Lawsuit is seeking to reverse the administration’s decision to add a question about citizenship to the census questionnaire for the first time in history.

Filed Under: American Democracy Originals, Democracy in America Tagged With: Founding Fathers, Minority Voting Rights, Proportional Representation, Supreme Court, Voter Access

VIDEO: Expert Offers Guidance for Risk-Limiting Election Audits

by DC Editors - February 7, 2019

VIDEO: Brennan Center Offers its Guidance for Risk-Limiting Election Audits

As election officials across the country continue to look for opportunities to make their systems and procedures more secure before the 2020 election.

Filed Under: American Democracy Originals, Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Security, Election Transparency, Voting Technology

How Blockchain is Used Today in US State and Local Governments

by DC Editors - February 4, 2019

How Blockchain is Used Today

Experiment by experiment there have been attempts at testing how blockchain’s unique characteristics can be taken advantage of for the people’s benefit.

Filed Under: American Democracy Originals, Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Internet and Democracy, Voting Technology

Maine Bill Proposes Demoting Ranked Voting for a Top-Two System

by DC Editors - February 4, 2019

Maine Bill Proposes Demoting Ranked Voting for a Top-Two System

Ranked choice voting would still be used in the primary, but not in the general election. Write-in space would be eliminated in the general election.

Filed Under: American Democracy Originals, Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Methods

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In California politics, you must find your inner terminator

By Joe Mathews March 23, 2023

To protect ballot initiatives from continuous opposition, one needs robust endurance and tenacity akin to Schwarzenegger’s.

Harnessing The Power Of Juries

By Jenna Spinelle March 23, 2023

Juries are a democratic institution. They provide an important site for democratic action by citizens and their use should be revived.

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Quality Education and Prioritizing Children: Fighting GOP Exploitation

By Jack Jones March 14, 2023

The GOP has turned its back on the educational needs of America’s youth. We need to invest in our children and protect their futures.

Finding the “We” in Civic Engagement

By Jenna Spinelle March 4, 2023

Collective action problems arise for people who want to get things done. Forming functional groups is key to effective civic engagement.

Taking Cues From The American Oligarchy

By Jack Jones February 20, 2023

The more the GOP has become complete obedience to their oligarch masters, the more they are driving the right winged minded fringe.

How california made a polish poet great

By Joe Mathews February 8, 2023

Exiled to Berkeley, Czesław Miłosz explored the margins of alienation, the horrors of his past, and visions of the future.

What Will It Take To Make Democracy More Representative?

By Jenna Spinelle February 8, 2023

Multiple dimensions of identity simultaneously shape pathways to candidacy and representation for all groups seeking a seat.

Courts Off The Deep End, Again

By Andrew Straw February 1, 2023

Closing the courts, shutting down dissent, and violating the rights of whistleblowers. These are not the actions of an open, free society.

The Christian Evangelical Church

By Jack Jones January 22, 2023

I am not against Big Business having a voice, just not all the voices, and especially not an impersonator pretending to speak for God.

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1800s Barbershop Converted To Voting Rights Museum

1800s Barbershop Converted To Voting Rights Museum

March 16, 2023

El Paso’s Project XV Museum, Texas’ first voting rights museum, has been built over the last year by David Strother, a barbershop owner.

Russian Wagner Boss Acknowledges Comparison With Rasputin

Russian Wagner Boss Acknowledges Comparison With Rasputin

January 30, 2023

Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin responded to comparisons [with]…Rasputin who treated the son of the last tsar for haemophilia.

ChatGPT Is Changing Education, AI Experts Say

ChatGPT Is Changing Education, AI Experts Say

January 30, 2023

Newly-launched AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT is changing the internet landscape. It presents several opportunities, including in education.

Girl Scouts Earn Democracy Badge At Workshop In Salina

Girl Scouts Earn Democracy Badge At Workshop In Salina

January 26, 2023

The workshop assisted Girl Scouts in grades K–10 in earning their Democracy Badge through learning activities on democracy.

Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories

Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories

January 26, 2023

Sharing personal experiences and pairing them with facts reduces political dehumanization and increases political tolerance.

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