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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.
Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Deeply Invested in 2016 Elections
Huge sums being spent by fossil fuel lobbyists in desperate attempt to sway voting this year
Supporting Young Politicians to Enter Politics
More effort needed to encourage young politicians in a system that desperately needs their voice
High Costs of Pennsylvania Ballot Access on Trial
Errors on signature requirements come with cost and led to this Pennsylvania ballot access case
How Obama’s Supreme Court Pick Sees Third Parties
Mix record of Obama’s Supreme Court pick Merrick Garland on third party access in elections
Where Obama’s Tech Industry Donors Are Going This Time
Tech industry donors to Obama’s election campaign aren’t set on a candidate this time around
Making it Easier For Poor Nevada Voters to Participate
Drop in number of applications for registration spurred action to help Nevada voters take part
Unanimous Vote Secures Vermont Automatic Registration
Voters will enjoy a new Vermont automatic registration system thanks to wide bipartisan support
Which 17-Year-Olds Can Vote in Ohio and Which Can’t
Ohio ruled 17-year-olds can vote if they will be of age at the time of the Presidential election
Parties Still Refusing to End Money Politics Era
Populist campaigns reflect a revulsion to the money politics era that has consumed our democracy