Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper spoke of the “shame” he felt that some white people “kind of looked the other way during these lynching incidents.”
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.
Students Campaign To Vote At 16 In LA School District Elections
High schoolers this decade have stormed out of their classrooms after the 2016 election, demanding protection for immigrants.
Potential Russian Meddling in 2020 Election Sensitive Issue for Trump
Special Counsel Mueller concludes that Russia engaged in “sweeping and systematic” interference in 2016 U.S. election to help Donald Trump become president.
7 Times More Fossil Fuel Cash For Senators Against Green New Deal
12 senators co-sponsoring anti-Green New Deal resolution accepted nearly $1.1 million from oil, coal companies since entering Congress.
How Democracy Earth Is Changing Perceptions of Blockchain Voting
The revolutionary development of blockchain technology is a game-changer for many industries, but it also changes the practical possibilities of democracy.
Busted & Broke: Why The Federal Election Commission Doesn’t Work
While it is common knowledge that the FEC gridlocks frequently, it is less known that the agency is severely understaffed and underfunded.
Denver Blockchain Vote Will Pilot Independent Digital Election Audits
The debate over online voting—whether an electronic ballot can be sufficiently trusted—is heading into a higher orbit in Denver.
With Hackers Threatening Minnesota Elections, Politics Intruding On Fixes
Partisan friction in St. Paul and Washington stalled to bolster election security, less than a year before Minnesotans cast presidential primary ballots.
Take Action Now! Help Draft Federal Voting System Guidelines
For the next version of the federal voting system guidelines, the Election Assistance Commission is asking for comments from the public until May 29.
Citizenship Questions On The Census Have No Historical Pedigree
Supreme Court will take up Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross’ controversial decision to collect citizenship status of everyone in country in the 2020 census.