Another opening in the Supreme Court, and another round of checks and balances drama will take place
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.
New Push For Move to System of NJ Supreme Court Elections
Lawmakers want voters to decide if Supreme Court justices should keep their jobs
Texas Straight-Ticket Device Voting Ended by Legislature
The end of the Texas straight-ticket voting system brings the state closer to national norms
A Powerhouse for US Democracy: The Brennan Center for Justice
The Brennan Center for Justice uses a multipronged approach to pursue social justice
Trump’s Voter Fraud Commission is a Fraud
Independent commission examining the effect of voter fraud on our elections, is not a real thing
Finally, New York Early Voting is Being Expanded
Many other states already use the no-excuse absentee voting system in week before election day
Danger Hidden in California Open Primaries Proposal
Third parties will almost never have a candidate on the general election ballot if this passed into law
Lobbying Firms in New Fight Against Wall Street Transparency
Millions in Wall Street lobbying dollars thrown at versions of the transparency bill in recent years
A Native American Political Struggle to Protect Sacred Public Lands
Southeastern Utah’s Bears Ears region has been central to the culture and religion of native tribes
Inside Putin’s Campaign to Destroy US Democracy
The former spymaster may well have overplayed his hand in trying to tilt the 2016 U.S. election