Corporate lobbying has taken control of decision making process in a wholly new way thanks to Citizens United
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.
One Man’s Battle Against His Town’s Political Sign Restrictions
Issues of free speech clash with local laws when political sign restrictions for privately owned lawns are concerned
Are We Producing the Best Presidential Candidates We Can?
A good system of elections produces the best Presidential candidates possible, so how are we doing?
Behind the Scenes at the Presidential Debate Commission
The powerful and secretive Presidential Debate Commission has gotten new scrutiny this election
How Mobile Technology is Used in Digital Political Strategies
The penetration of smartphones among trends that are revolutionizing digital political strategies
Has Presidential Polling Data Become Useless?
Shrinking sample sizes, challenges of new technology and outdated methodology hamper Presidential polling
Canadian Senate Reforms Fail to Stem Broken System
A system that breeds corruption was supposed to change but Canadian Senate reforms have fallen flat
Comparing the Obama and Clinton Fundraising Machines
Hillary Clinton fundraising campaign relies much more on large donors than Obama’s two election victories
Former FCC Chairman Wants Political Debate Without Moderators
Candidates could engage each other directly and unfettered in a political debate without moderators
No End in Sight For Democratic Party Leaks From Hacking
Wikileaks promising to continue releasing Democratic Party leaks in controversial push for transparency