NRA has relied on fear mongering and misinformation tactics to transform its agenda from supporting gun safety to advocating unrestricted gun rights.
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.
American Corruption Isn’t Just Another Scandal
American corruption isn’t just another scandal it is more about whether, with enough money and power, you can get away with undermining democracy.
New Report Hints At Major Impact Of Automatic Voter Registration Laws
NY University Law School’s Brennan Center released a new report that for the first time uses rigorous statistical analysis to examine the impact of AVR.
10 Far-Reaching Congressional Ethics Reforms Proposed
Proposal addresses 10 clear, strong solutions that would make Congress more responsive to the needs of all Americans, instead of wealthy special interests.
Lawsuit: NRA Illegally Coordinated $35 Million in Campaign Spending
CLC Action filed suit on behalf of Giffords against FEC for failing to announce actions against NRA for using shell corporations.
Coin Flip Determines Winner Of Election In Chicago Suburb
A toss of an 1899 silver dollar decided a tie Tuesday in an election for trustee in Sauk Village. The winner Gary Bell had called tails.
Judges: Michigan Must Redraw Congressional, Legislative Maps
Michigan must redraw dozens of districts for the 2020 election because Republicans configured them to guarantee their political dominance.
2020 Democrats Confronting Debate Over Letting Felons Vote
2020 Democrats confronting debate over letting felons vote even notorious ones like Boston Marathon bomber, should be able to win back their right to vote.
Ranked Choice Voting Proposed By NYC Charter Commission
The 2019 City Charter Commission issued its preliminary staff report Tuesday, with recommendations for revisions to the city charter.
Hawaii Takes Another Step Toward Statewide All-Mail Voting
Hawaii is likely to move to elections conducted almost entirely by mail as soon as 2020 after a conference committee of state legislators voted.