Volunteers across America play a major role in successful elections. COVID-19 endangers these volunteers who make every vote count.
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.
Facebook Says It’s Promoting Accurate Info on Vote-By-Mail
Facebook has embarked on a campaign to encourage voters to cast their ballots in upcoming November 2020 polls that are set to witness expanded vote-by mail.
Twitter, Facebook see new tactics in foreign disinformation efforts
There is yet no concrete evidence for coordinated efforts by foreign malicious groups to interfere in the 2020 elections but their tactics are evolving – Twitter, Facebook.
Voices of Protest, Crying for Change, Ring Across US, Beyond
The murder of George Floyd by police officers sparked a series of protests in American and worldwide. These voices are calling for a better society for all.
Trump Administration Sues to Delay Release of Bolton Book
The Trump administration sued former aide John Bolton Tuesday to delay publication of his book, claiming it contained claissified information.
Bolton Claims Trump Pleaded With China for Re-Election Help
In excerpt from his new book, John Bolton, Trump’s former aide, claims the President pleaded with China’s Xi Jinping for help to win the 2020 elections.
Amid accusations of violence, some say National Guard should no longer staff voting stations
National guard members have assisted or are set to help in several states, raising concerns over the possibility of voter intimidation [in upcoming polls], report.
Campaign for newly naturalized citizens to vote
5million+ became Americans since 2014, the majority post-Trump election in 2016. Rights group is campaigning for these new citizens to vote.
Democrats unveil tool to fight voter purges
Systemic and forcible purges are yet to be eradicated from the U.S. electoral landscape. The DNC unveiled a new plan to combat them.
US trans and non-binary people hit by voting barriers
Voter identification barriers are still prevalent in the U.S. electoral landscape. Trans and non-binary people are the recent victims.