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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.
Big Tech Lobbying and Campaign Spending Soars
Big Tech has surpassed Big Oil, Big Tobacco, with Amazon and Facebook spending almost twice as much as Exxon, Philip Morris in 2020.
It’s Time For Corporate America To Defend Democracy
There is a quick and efficient way to increase support for H.R. 1, the franchise expansion bill even as the Senate minority tries to kill it.
Report: US Democracy Has Declined Significantly in the Past Decade
Racial inequality, special-interest control, and party division should all be addressed as top priorities in the United States.
Why Gen Z Voting Rights Depend On State Legislatures
What is particularly remarkable about the 2020 election turnout is how many more young people came out, in various ways, to make their voices heard.
Why Republican Voter Restrictions Are A Race Against Time
Following the inauguration of President Biden Republicans have accelerated voter restrictions. But this is just a race against time.
Dark Money Dirty Tricks in Florida
A former state senator for Florida was arrested and is facing felony charges for bankrolling a phony candidate for a legislative seat.
The Members of Congress Who Profit From War
When markets opened the day after Trump killed Qassem Soleimani, dozens of members of Congress saw bumps in their portfolios.
Trumpworld’s Next Target: Building A Dark Money Machine
Liberals spent years putting together a huge dark-money operation. Conservatives are now attempting to compete with them.
Widening US Political Rift May Threaten Science And Medicine
The aversion or inclination to participate that underpins approach to medical research in the US is driven in part by political ideology.