Using Trump and the GOP, a new study shows how people resolve inconsistencies between their own moral views and preferred candidate.
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.
5 Egregious Voter Suppression Laws From 2021
2021 was, unfortunately, a banner year for new barriers to the right to vote. Among these egregious voter suppression laws, 5 stand out.
New Models Can Keep Partisans Out Of Election Administration
A unique vulnerability of U.S. elections is the lack of safeguards against party or candidate loyalists holding key election admin positions.
Should We Ban Members Of Congress From Trading Stocks?
Sunlight alone will not disinfect the congressional stock trading problem. It requires much more attention and should be addressed.
After Aerospace Lobbying Blitz, FTC Seeks To Block Merger
The proposed Lockheed Martin Corp. and Aerojet Rocketdyne Inc merger would give Lockheed a significant competitive advantage.
Election Reforms That Both Democrats And Republicans Seem To Like
Although Democrats and Republicans often disagree on election reform, there are still certain aspects that they can both agree with.
The Proposed NY Gerrymander: An In-Depth Evaluation
Comparing effects of compliance and non-compliance with Stock Act shows error of sole reliance on disclosure to stop insider trading.
Don’t Bet On The Kind Of Democracy Big Business Is Selling
Larry Fink’s hymn to stakeholder capitalism puts forward a vision in which there is no necessary tension between private profit and collective progress.
Trump Directly Involved In Plans To Seize Voting Machines
The new accounts show that Trump was directly involved than previously known in proposals to use national security agencies to seize voting machines.
Vermont Lawmakers Considering Ranked Voting
Ranked-choice voting in Vermont could be coming to a ballot near you. Ranked-choice voting is also known as instant-runoff voting.