Presidential poll volatility continues to spark public anxiety. Public opinion surveys have shown lots of variation, notably in early voting States.
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.
Straws and weapons: D-La Rep calls for gun control legislation following mass shootings
It’s easy to ban plastic straws and not assault weapons, D-La Rep frustration with Congress’s inability to pass gun control law following mass shootings.
2020 Democrats feel more emboldened to label Trump a racist
Democratic presidential candidates are growing increasingly comfortable labeling President Trump a racist or a white supremacist.
Florida felon voting rights suit: timing up for debate as 2020 elections loom
Lawyers on opposite sides in Florida felon voting rights suit can’t agree on how fast a judge should decide. This may affect 2020 primaries in Florida.
America’s undemocratic impulses
America’s undemocratic impulses are a key feature of the country’s much hailed democratic system. An interesting idea by Jamelle Bouie.
Overcoming Congressional Gridlock: Combating Legislative Inertia through Dynamic Legislation
Of devices developed by lawmakers to overcome congressional gridlock, dynamic legislation has the most potential to combat legislative inertia, Prof. Kysar.
Georgia’s political airwaves battle: civil society must seize the opportunity for electoral reform
A new front has been opened in Georgia’s political airwaves battle in the announcement of new channel an opportunity for electoral reform for civil society.
State Supreme Court Diversity
Amid growing recognition of disparities in America’s justice system, this report highlights a critical but under-scrutinized problem.
Voting Machine Security: Where We Stand Six Months Before the New Hampshire Primary
Voting machine security has been topical since Russia’s 2016 meddling. An interesting article asks where we stand six months before New Hampshire Primary.
How to limit foreign meddling in U.S. campaigns
How to limit foreign meddling in US campaigns has been topical since 2016. The latest proposals on this front come from Brennan Center For Justice.