Math decides the power of one person’s vote in representative apportionment, redistricting, conversion of votes to results, to name a few.
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.
From Vote To Virus, Misinformation Campaign Targets Latinos
A call to a Spanish-language talk show last year hosting Tom Perez Chairman of the Democratic Party aimed to discourage Latino voters.
57% of Republicans Support Independent Redistricting Commissions
Independent redistricting commissions are supported by 57% of Republican voters, according to new survey by right-leaning IRC.
Supreme court opinion may help third party access
This precedent would have helped in Florida in 2020, when the Party for Socialism & Liberation sued over FEC recognition requirement.
Harsh choice for Democrats: Save filibuster or pass Biden’s agenda
President Joe Biden is facing a chilling new reality that will put his resolve to pass his legislative agenda to the test.
The Supreme Court Might Kill Voting Rights—Quietly
Conservatives have attempted to undo hard-won advances that have helped make the promise of democracy a reality for all US citizens.
Bill Granting New Mexico 17 Year-olds Voting Rights Advances
Teens and even children give public testimony at the legislature. A new measure would allow 17-year-olds to vote in state and local elections.
New Harvard Course Using Math And Computer Science To Fix Democracy
Could a technical perspective yield more robust democratic systems when designing and improving those democratic systems?
Never Trumpers Are Becoming Pro-Democracy Republicans
Anti-Trump Republicans are rebranding as pro-democracy conservatives, rather than fading away or returning to Reaganite politics.
How Did Absentee Voting Affect the 2020 U.S. Election?
A new study argues that in 2020, states that implemented no-excuse absentee voting did not have higher turnout than states that did not.