Hate crime in America’s five largest cities rose sharply in 2019, with New York, Los Angeles and Chicago all setting highs not seen since 9/11, report.
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.
David Byrne boosting voter registration at Broadway show
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, David Byrne, is promoting getting out the vote during his Broadway production “American Utopia”.
Chronic Undercounting of Native Americans in the Census
Native Americans feel like they don’t count. And they might not be wrong — they are the most undercounted group on the U.S. census.
Election security, ransomware dominate cyber concerns for 2020
Headed into 2020, with a presidential election on the horizon, cyber concerns are certain to be in the spotlight in Washington.
How Close Did Russia Really Come to Hacking the 2016 Election?
Public confidence in the 2016 election outcome rests largely on the belief that the Russian hackers were blocked before they could alter votes.
Judge places a temporary hold on North Carolina Voter ID law
A judge has placed a temporary hold on a North Carolina piece of legislation that required that voters show their photo ID at the ballot box.
House GOP plans using impeachment to cut into Democrat Majority
Republicans think that their defense of Trump in this month’s impeachment vote can help them cut through the Democrat majority in the House.
No Political Bias Against Trump in Key Investigations, DOJ Report
No political bias against Trump in Russia investigation or applications for FISA warrants against former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page, DOJ Report.
Kentucky and New Jersey expanded felon voting rights in December
Kentucky on December 12 and New Jersey on December 18, through executive order and legislation, respectively, expanded voting rights for convicted felons.
Massachusetts Voters May Consider Ranked Voting on 2020 Ballot
Four questions on their way to next year’s ballot are first heading to state lawmakers to give them a chance to act.