GOP-led Arizona has tabled 19 bills, the most in the country, that would override the will of voters and place restrictions on votes.
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.
High-Profile Elections Officials Leave Posts After Tumultuous 2020
Some election officials lost their jobs in recent weeks as some retire or leave jobs increasingly targeted in partisan battles.
Where’s the Data to Redraw America’s Voting Maps?
Redrawing the nation’s voting maps is a high stakes process and should already be underway. However, data is crucial to this process.
Voting Rights Act Hanging in the Balance at the Supreme Court
That the first Section 2 Voting Right Act vote denial case comes to the Supreme Court as a partisan battle is exceptionally unfortunate.
Extreme Georgia Voting Law Targets Black Voters
Not up to 100 days since Biden took office the Republican-led state of Georgia is voting a law that directly targets black voters.
Stopping Corrupt Future Presidents with Stronger Emoluments Clauses
The emoluments clause is a key constitutional measure for accountability but stronger clauses are needed to stop corrupt future presidents.
Is Ranked Choice Voting the Fix for Increased Polarity?
American politics is more and more polarised. Ranked voting may go beyond offering a better voting alternative to being a solution for polarity.
Reddit is a Reflection of Democracy’s Challenges on the Internet
Commonly known as a social news aggregation website, Reddit is a reflection of democracy’s challenges on the internet
Faith Leaders Driven To Protect American Democracy
New report sheds light on aspirations of faith leaders as they consider values underpinning the faith community’s support of democracy.
Redistricting and Helping Communities of Color
Even during times of national stress, America’s structural shortcomings have a disproportionate impact on populations of color.