Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg who gave half a billion USD in 2020 to election offices will not be making any new grants this year.
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.
Why Hand-Counting Ballots Is Such A Bad Idea
Hand-counting ballots is not a good idea. Voting machines are safe and accurate, notably when combined with audits to check accuracy.
2024 Hopefuls Are Already In A Dark-Money Arms Race
A dozen potential candidates for president in 2024 have nonprofit groups aligned with them, according to a review of corporate filings.
Virginia’s Risk-Limiting Audit Bill Applauded
The bills create a best practices framework for Virginia’s post-election audits that requires audits to be done before results are certified.
GOP Targets State Court Elections After Redistricting Rulings
Republicans vow to spend huge sums in key state supreme court races this fall, seeking to elect conservative judges across the board.
How Public Campaign Financing Empowers Small Donors Nationwide
Mounting evidence…[shows] that public financing amplifies underrepresented voices and makes democracy work better for all Americans.
Polling Places Coming To New York College Campuses
New York State has passed new law mandating polling places on campuses with 300+ students or at nearby site proposed by the college.
New York Plans to Make it Easier for Blind People to Vote
The state promised to enhance voting access for citizens with disabilities such as blindness and paralysis in a deal reached this week.
Republicans Refusing Ban On Congressional Stock Trading
Democrats are serious about passing the STOCK 2.0 Act, which Republicans are resisting. It bars members of Congress from stock trading.
Big Outside Spending On Election Denial Floods Local Elections
Out-of-state groups used statements challenging the legitimacy of the 2020 elections to try to sway local races in Green Bay, Wisconsin.