Lawmakers in 16 states introduced more than 120 bills this year that would weaken the initiative process, according to Ballot Initiative Strategy Center.
Democracy in America articles
This Democracy in America archive has all our articles about election reform in the United States. The section is meant to encourage discussion about the strengths and weaknesses of the election system and help you build new ideas for the future. Be sure to check out our main section on American democracy as well.
Georgia Lawmakers Considering Allowing Nonviolent Felons To Vote
Georgia lawmakers are looking into the possibility of allowing some non-violent felony offenders to vote, reviewing “reintegrating persons into society”.
America’s Scam PAC Problem Requires Immediate Legislative Action
The problem is pervasive. The FEC had to issue a memo on the problem, and the Brennan Center’s article begins with an alarming warning: “beware.”
Why There Have Been No 2020 Super-PAC Presidential Donations Yet
Voters support limiting influence of big donors, politicians have publicly declared support for reducing the influence of money on our political system.
Progress Has Been Made On NY Elections, But We Still Need Change
There was a huge people-powered shift, seismic enough to overcome big money’s grip on many issues. Still, there is much unfinished business to be done.
Towards Voting Rights For Former Prisoners And Parolees In California
Former state and federal prisoners, including those on parole, would have the right to vote in California, approved by an Assembly committee.
Foreign Elections Spending Is Threat To American National Sovereignty
It is illegal for any person to solicit, accept, or receive anything of value from a foreign national in connection with a U.S. election.
How Trump Trade Policy May Harm Overseas And Military Voters
The Trump administration has supported plenty of moves to make it harder to vote. But an under-the-radar action President Trump took last year.
White House Asserts Executive Privilege in Census Fight
President Trump has asserted executive privilege over documents that were subpoenaed by Congress related to adding citizenship question to the 2020 census.
Maine Becomes 16th State to Adopt Automatic Voter Registration
Governor Janet Mills signed a bill into law yesterday making Maine the 16th state to adopt automatic voter registration (AVR).