Since 2008, Britney Spears has been under a conservatorship. It’s possible she’s joined thousands of Americans disenfranchised yearly by “incompetence” laws.
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.
Ransomware continues to be election-security fear for local officials
Upended by the disastrous pandemic, the 2020 election is facing yet another attack on the vote from ransomware.
Technology Works Behind the Scenes to Keep US Mail-in Voting Secure
The fact this year’s general election will involve mail-in-voting like never before has raised concerns about the safety of the vote.
House Approves Measure to Rename Voting Rights Bill After John Lewis
John Lewis was an ardent advocate for voting rights for all. The House has voted to rename the H.R.4 in his name to honour his legacy.
Trump, Biden build legal armies for electoral battlefield
Many experts predict the 2020 election will be one of the most litigated in U.S. history. Trump and Biden are constituting legal armies in preparation.
30 years after the ADA, access to voting for people with disabilities is still an issue
Though a landmark legislation, the American with Disabilities Act has not offered the disabled their full rights as they still face discrimination.
National Security Leaders Urge Congress to Provide Election Officials with Additional Funds
National security leaders and experts have called on Congress to provide funding to election officials for administering a safe and secure election in November, despite the coronavirus.
Bipartisan support grows for inclusion of election funding in Senate stimulus package
In stark contrast to Trump’s rants against vote-by-mail, bi-partisan support for the inclusion of election funding in Senate stimulus package is growing.
8 Big Reasons Election Day 2020 Could Be a Disaster
There is a lot of foreboding around the 2020 coronavirus pandemic elections. Politico has an article discussing 8 reasons the elections could be a disaster.
Mitch McConnell’s complicated history on the Voting Rights Act
Of long-term senators, Mitch McConnell has perhaps the most complicated history with the voting rights act, one of an ideological distance from it with time.