HR1 passed the House but it is not certain it will in the Senate. Certain changes to the bill can, however, increase the prospects.
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.
Americans Living In ‘High Isolation’ From Partisan Rivals
Measuring individual partisan segregation by calculating the local residential segregation of every registered voter in the US.
Voter Suppression in Texas, Past and Potential Future
The legislature in GOP-led Texas is debating a slew of new legislation, all of which are focused on lies about nonexistent voter fraud.
Voter Outreach Led To Big Drop In Rejected Mail Ballots
Despite a rise in absentee ballots cast, the rate of rejected ballots was lower in November than during last year’s primaries in major states.
Gerontocracy in America: how it is hurting democracy
Baby-boomers and the Silent Generation own more than just political power: they own two-thirds of the wealth in the country.
Preserving A Bipartisan Approach To Reforming Congressional Earmarks
Capping congressional earmarks is one way to inform the public about spending, but it may also restrict their effectiveness.
A ‘Once in a Generation Moment’ Looms For Voting Rights Advocates
The For the People Act passed the House but is headed for collision course with the filibuster as 60 votes are required in a divided Senate.
Activists to Big Corporations: Oppose Georgia Ballot Restrictions
Oppose Georgia ballot restrictions is the message activists are sending to big Georgia businesses such as Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines.
Iowa Considers Bill Providing Felons Path To Restoring Voting Rights
If a March 11 bill becomes law, people with felony convictions in Iowa with commuted terms will be able to vote again automatically.
Impact Of Ranked Voting On NYC’s Orthodox Jewish Voting Bloc
Jews have been a deciding factor in New York mayoral elections. It will be interesting to see how ranked-voting affects this situation.