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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.
Boulder Colorado Begins Direct Democracy Online Project
Boulder began a preview of new software that allows online signature gathering for initiative petitions, recalls and referendums.
Should Burlington, Vermont Reinstate Ranked Voting?
Burlington, Vermont voters will be asked whether Ranked Choice Voting should be used to select city councilors.
NJ Closer to Requiring Civics Classes in Middle School
The state Senate passed bipartisan legislation that would require classes on civics to be taught in the state’s middle schools.
Ending American Polarization Through Gerrymandering Reform
Congress also has the chance to pass the For the People Act, which includes requiring IRCs for Congressional elections.
Massively Expanded Nationwide Mail Voting Proposed
The Vote at Home Act introduced Thursday would require all registered voters to be sent mail-in ballots prior to Election Day.
Officials Lack Transparency in Arizona Jail Voting Procedures
Campaign Legal Center wants to know how many people in Arizona jails are being denied their constitutional right to vote across the state.
Bill Would Create $20 Penalty for Connecticut Non-Voters
Mandatory voting with a potential monetary penalty is just one of about 30 election-related bills that have been submitted to the General Assembly.
Twitter Troll Tricked 4,900 Democrats in Vote-by-Phone Scheme
Far-right Twitter troll was arrested on Wednesday and charged with spreading disinformation online that tricked Democratic voters in 2016.
Bill Seeks Two Copies of Photo ID to Vote Absentee in Georgia
Under the new bill, Georgia voters would be required to make copies of their photo ID and mail them to election officials twice.