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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.
Why Maine’s Governor will delay action on Ranked Choice Voting
Gov. Janet Mills said Friday she would delay action on a bill passed by Maine lawmakers last month to expand ranked-choice voting to presidential elections.
California brief asserts requiring tax returns disclosure not a qualification
August 6 California Sec. of State filed brief in federal lawsuits over new California law on presidential tax returns. The brief is an important read.
Slowing job growth raises 2020 stakes for Trump
An underwhelming August jobs report is adding to fears of an economic slowdown, raising the stakes for President Trump’s reelection bid.
Trump’s legal team has asked judge to dismiss Democrats’ tax return lawsuit
Trump administration, with other business entities, on Friday filed a motion to dismiss House Democrats’ lawsuit on President Trump’s federal tax returns.
The Coming Reckoning Over the Electoral College
Article argues on debate on the relevance of the Electoral College that new conflicting rulings on the institution could generate chaos in 2020 and beyond.
Report: Summer 2019 Election Law Round-Up
Report looks at several of the latest rulings by New York courts concerning limitations on the public’sinvolvement in elections and electoral fraud.
Pelosi accuses Pence of ‘selling out the Constitution to line Trump’s pockets’
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) Thursday accused Vice President Pence of “selling out the Constitution” to financially benefit President Trump. Here’s why.
Corporations step into gun control void, take own measures
Some of the nation’s largest corporations are stepping into the gun control void, adopting new restrictions on sales in the absence of action by Congress.
Democrats walk tightrope in fight over Trump wall funds
Democrats face politically fraught options in opposing Trump’s move to divert $3.6 billion in military funds to build 175 miles of his border wall.