The Mueller Report established beyond a reasonable doubt that Russia invaded the 2016 presidential election to disrupt our democracy.
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.
75% of FTC Officials Have Revolving Door Conflicts With Industry
Most top officials at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) become lawyers and lobbyists for major technology companies after they leave the agency.
Celebrating as Women’s Voting Rights Amendment Turns 100
Super majority in U.S. Congress set aside concerns about social upheaval and gave its approval for a constitutional amendment for women voting rights.
Emails Show How Much Pull NJ Political Bosses Had Over Tax Breaks
A law firm linked to New Jersey political boss George E. Norcross III enjoyed extraordinary influence over the state’s tax break program.
Despite 2016 Hack, Florida One Of Best States On Election Security
Christopher Krebs, director of the Department of Homeland Security’s cyber agency, described Florida one of the “best” states in terms of election security.
A New Fund to Invest in Faith-Based Democracy Advocate Groups
Democracy Fund is giving new opportunity for organizations that are interested in exploring ways that communities of faith can support democratic values.
FEC To Offer Cybersecurity Services To Political Campaigns
At today’s FEC meeting, Chair Ellen Weintraub announced that the commission has issued a final advisory opinion approving the proposal of DDC.
Podcast: Democracy in America, 2019 Edition
Lindsay Lloyd, director George W. Bush Center’s Human Freedom Initiative and part of The Democracy Project, joins the Democracy Works podcast this week to discuss The Democracy Project’s report and what its findings mean for citizens across the United States.
States And Federal Government Clash Over Voting Machine Standards
State officials say security updates contained in Election Assistance Commission’s new Voluntary Voting System Guidelines 2.0 are needed.
Washington Becomes First State To End Prison Gerrymandering
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill into law ensuring that people in state prisons will be counted as residents of their home addresses .