A look at the evidence regarding whether small donors tend to fuel the ideological extremes of the parties.
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.
Denver Colorado Taking a Closer Look at Approval Voting
Colorado Secretary of State’s Office and the city of Denver are hosting a series of meetings to consider alternative voting methods.
Maryland Make Moves Toward Voting Rights for Incarcerated People
Lawmakers and activists are working to make sure that Maryland’s formerly and currently incarcerated individuals can vote.
Why Election Workers Weren’t Surprised by the Capitol Riot
Poll workers at all levels saw the warning signs of political violence and are still coping with weeks of abuse and threats.
The Big Lie and the Push to Restrict Voting
There was an interesting new post on the subject written by Michael Waldman, president of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law. Take a look at this excerpt: In just the first month of 2021, according to our new analysis, state lawmakers have already introduced 106 bills in 28 states that would […]
Dark Money Interests Continue to Push Lies About H.R. 1/S. 1
There was an interesting new press release on the subject published at political action committee End Citizens United, a group that claims to be dedicated to an effort to “fix our democracy by getting big money out of politics and protecting the right to vote”. Take a look: Groups backed by millions from dark money […]
Florida Counties Required to Provide Spanish-Language Ballots
A judge approved a settlement in which counties agreed to take steps to provide Spanish-language ballots and other materials to voters.
Police Union Donations to Political Campaigns Block Reform
A newly released online data tool for detailing the role of police unions in local, statewide, and federal politics.
Multiple States to Stop Allowing Write-in Votes for President
States increasingly deciding they will not tally the write-in votes for declared write-in presidential candidates.
GOP Seeking Tougher Voting Rules After Record Turnout
Republican lawmakers are moving swiftly to attack some of the voting methods that fueled the high turnout.