Some members of Congress collectively received over $3.4 million from the payday lending industry during their time in Congress.
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.
Dark Money Group Bankrolls Super PAC Spending In 2022
Thousands of dollars went into a super PAC backing Ohio’s Senate campaign by a “dark money” entity linked to billionaire Peter Thiel.
Census Director Highlights Need To Reduce Political Meddling
The U.S. Census Bureau director says the organisation needs to work on ways the limit the potential for political interference in future.
Billionaires Bet Big To Influence 2022 Elections
Money is flooding this year’s congressional races, which have a 50-50 Senate split and razor-thin Democratic House majority.
Trump Not Giving His Mountains Of Cash To Other Republicans
Donald Trump’s Save America ended January with $108 million in the bank, yet is PAC didn’t donate any of it to any Republican candidate.
Massive Campaign Contributions Flood 2022 Senate Races
More than $560 million went into the 34 upcoming Senate races nationwide in 2021, as Democrats strive to increase their 50-50 majority.
NJ Commission Adopts Bipartisan Legislative District Map
New Jersey’s Legislative Reapportionment Commission on Friday came to an agreement on the new state legislative districts map.
Native American Tribes Sue North Dakota Over Gerrymandering
The suit charges that diluting Native power violates their voting rights and will handicap tribe members who run for office.
Who’s To Blame For Sneaky Partisan Line-Drawing?
“Decennial redistricting” doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, but it’s essential, and there’s enough to wail about this season, as usual.
NJ Bill Would Require Voting Machines Leave Paper Trail
A new bill would alter the rule by requiring counties to purchase machines that create a paper trail when older machines age out.