Key U.S. GOP senators are saying that Trump’s Ukraine actions were wrong but do not constitute significant enough offense for his removal from office.
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.
How To Take Action Before The 2020 Election
Many people are still disillusioned with voting or face barriers… So if you want to take action before the 2020 election, now is the time to start.
How Corporate Law Can Help Democracy Post–Citizens United
Many people still don’t know about the pernicious effects on democracy from this tool, dark money, used by the wealthy to manipulate politics in secret.
America’s Dual-Track Voting System
Some states are racing to make voting easier,… others…are restricting it. What does it mean when access to the ballot depends largely on where you live?
Inspector General’s damning report an opportunity for reform
U.S. Inspector General released a damning report last December over foreign interference. The report is an opportunity for reform.
Public Campaign Financing Is a Bright Spot in the Shadow of Citizens United
Hazel Millard & Joanna Zdanys argue that reform remains the antidote to the ill-effects of big money in politics ever since a 2010 Supreme Court decision.
The State of the Union address and Trump’s impeachment could collide
The State of the Union address is slated for Tuesday. It could collide with the impeachment trial, a repeat of the Clinton impeachment saga.
States drill with feds to protect 2020 elections
State election officials gathered this week in Washington, D.C., to drill for cyberattacks, study ransomware and learn how to work with ethical hackers.
Secretaries of State meet to discuss preparedness ahead of 2020 elections
Election officials convened in the nation’s capitol this week to test and discuss their preparations for the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Virginia House approves significant absentee voting expansion
There have been some major voting changes approved by Virginia’s House of Delegates Thursday. Amongst others, they allow counting of late absentee ballots.