Voting rights have hit several milestones since America’s founding days when it was limited to white male property owners.
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.
NJ Small Candidates Being Crushed By Filing Challenges
“Candidate intimidation” is seldom discussed. This is a good time, as New Jersey’s party primary nomination deadline around the corner.
Several Major Third Party Access Decisions Expected Soon
There are pending ballot access lawsuits in the U.S. District Courts in Illinois and Maine, as well as the Arkansas Court of Appeals.
How the Decline in Jury Trials Threatens Democracy
Other purposes at work in the American justice system, especially an often-overlooked feature of jury trials, must not be overlooked.
US Faith Leaders Join In Decrying Voting Restrictions
Faith leaders in Georgia, Arizona, and Texas are urging civic and business leaders to oppose voting-rights laws imposing voting restrictions.
Americans Want To End Lifetime Supreme Court Appointments
A national survey conducted on Thursday and Friday, 63 percent of adults favor term or age limits for Supreme Court justices.
Changing Tactics Of Saudi Government Lobbying In The US
Saudi Arabia has not, and will not, attempt to deliberately harm US shale oil producers, according to a Saudi lobbying group.
Lawmakers Break Fundraising Records To Kick Off 2022
The 2022 election cycle is already making history, as candidates announce record fundraising just three months into the campaign.
The Blue States That Make It Hardest To Vote
Republicans are being chastised for calling for restrictive voting rules. However, states like Biden’s Delaware are also making voting difficult.
Arkansas Bill To Vastly Increase Candidate Filing Fees
SB 684, a Republican bill in Arkansas, vastly increases candidate filing fees for parties that nominate by primary in the state.