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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.
Deep-Red Utah Embraced Voting By Mail. Then Came 2020
Utah is the second-most Republican state. The state had embraced mail voting but things have changed somewhat as from 2020.
Who’s Giving To Trump’s Super PAC
Make America Great Again, Again! Inc. only brought in a fraction of what Save America Joint Fundraising Committee raised in same period.
The Experience Of Being In A Citizens’ Assembly
The experience of being a panelist in a citizen assembly process changed me – and changed my perspective on how the world could work.
Chip Corporations Spent Big Lobbying Congress For Subsidies
Over the last few years, chip companies have spent $100 million on lobbying hoping to secure much more money in the form of subsidies.
RNC Votes To Withdraw From Presidential Debates Commission
The Republican Party may have taken one more step undermining US democracy, withdrawing from Presidential Debates Commission.
Court Rejects GOP’s 4th Set of Ohio State Legislative Maps
Under the state constitution’s strict anti-gerrymandering standards, Ohio’s Supreme Court has rejected a 4th set of legislative maps.
How Bad Could Things Get for the Voting Rights Act?
Over the last decade, the Supreme Court has significantly harmed the Voting Rights Act’s effectiveness, and things could get worse.
A Critique Of California’s Ballot Designation Statute
While the language of the ballot designation statute has stayed unmuted, it has become vehicle for politicians to reach out to voters.
Political Ads Are Allowed To Mislead You, Designed To Do So
Political advertising is a crucial component of any election. Many, however, are unaware that these ads are often designed to deceive.