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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.
Minor Parties Do Much Better in Non-Battleground States
Non-battleground states tend to vote for third parties and independents a bit more during Presidential elections
How a Felon Made it on the Ballot in NJ Town Election
According to NJ town election law the felon would be disqualified if he won the vote but has right to appear on ballot
Can We Protect Ourselves From a Voting Machine Cyberattack?
Homeland Security preparing to send out new information on preventing a voting machine cyberattack
Trump Laments Cancelled Voter ID Laws
Republican candidate claims the cancelled Voter ID laws in three states will result in voter fraud
The Return of Racially Discriminatory Voting Laws
How a new generation of discriminatory voting laws is attempting to alter the political balance
Jill Stein Picks Human Rights Activist Ajamu Baraka as VP
With hopes of catching major parties, the Green Party has picked Ajamu Baraka to VP for Jill Stein
What the Russian DNC Hacking Means For Our Democracy
The repercussions of the Russian DNC hacking should reverberate into planning for future elections
Party Conventions Funded Largely by Corporate Money
Republican and Democratic party conventions funded by private money from some of nation’s largest businesses
Black Residents Targeted in Local Georgia Voter Purge
Georgia voter purge involves sending deputies with summonses to people’s homes to demand proof of residence