In addition to citizens on probation, advocates now want Connecticut legislators to extend voting rights to people on parole as well.
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.
Arkansas Governor Signing Voter ID Bill Into Law
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced on Wednesday that a bill requiring a photo ID for a provisional ballot would be signed into law.
New Mexico Legislation Protecting Native Voter Access Advances
New Mexico’s new legislation, HB 231, puts in place significant protections, guaranteeing access to the ballot box on native lands.
Study: 2020 Election Lies Were Pushed By Online Super Spreaders
University of Washington new study looks at how the “massive lie” about a rigged election sparked the January 6 Capitol insurgency.
The Unconstitutional Electoral Count Act of 1887, and Other Fun Facts
New report discusses legislative procedure for counting electoral votes in light of the controversy after the 2020 presidential election.
Is NYC’s Campaign Finance Program Worth The Cost?
New York City’s Campaign Finance Board recently awarded an unprecedented $37 million in matching funds to candidates for public office.
A Very Detailed Look at New St. Louis Approval Voting System
Tishaura Jones, Treasurer of St. Louis, Missouri and Cara Spencer, the Alderwoman, advanced from the primary for Mayor on March 2, 2021.
Massive Investment In Social Studies And Civics Education Proposed
A detailed plan reimagining civic education shows a way toward a healthy American democracy at a time of deep polarization.
Errors In Cleaning Voter Roles Disproportionately Hurt Minority Voters
According to a Penn report, errors in cleaning voter rolls in Wisconsin in 2017 and 2018 overwhelmingly impacted minority voters.
LeBron James Voting Rights Group Fights Voter Restrictions
LeBron James’s More Than a Vote is partnering with NBA and NAACP Georgia to fight Republican measures to roll back voting access.