Now, Republicans have a chance to turn the tables, criticizing the role played by Demand Justice, which also doesn’t disclose its donors.
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.
Supreme Court Considering Term Limits, Residency Requirements
The Supreme Court may not grant certiorari unless Tennessee can find four justices…; even then, it still takes five votes to win.
Decline In Federal Grant Funding For Local Elections Criticized
Experts say $75 million is insufficient to fund local elections and leaves local offices without resources to improve infrastructure.
IRS Struggles Allow Secret Election Spending To Flourish
“Dark money” groups employ this hidden cash to skew the political system in favor of the affluent special interests who provide it.
Candidates Pour Massive Amounts Of Their Own Cash Into Campaigns
Candidates for House, Senate seats in the upcoming midterm poured over $100 million of their own money into self-funding campaigns.
The Elections Police Are Coming
A new measure in the GOP-controlled Georgia legislature would hand new election policing powers to state’s bureau of investigations.
More Robust Election Observation Could Help Save Elections
Given the barrage of threats to U.S. elections, more robust election observation efforts could be critical to the integrity of future elections.
A Dozen GOP-Sponsored Arizona Election Reform Bills Blocked
Senate Republicans in Arizona have blocked “election integrity” bills drafted in response to the audit of the 2020 presidential election.
Major Census Quality Check Spotlights Persistent Undercounts
The Post-Enumeration Survey results from the Census Bureau reveal substantial disparities that will require concerted work to correct.
Attacks Against Election Officials Are Taking a Toll
Election officials so essential to the functioning of American democracy have increasingly come under attack since the end of 2020.