Pension and transportation bills among reasons that NJ lobbyist spending rose dramatically
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.
How Apple Lobbyists Battle The FBI
Epic decryption fight pits FBI investigators against well paid Apple lobbyists in Washington DC
Illinois Libertarian Win Opens Door to Ballot Improvements
Ballot access court win could be big news for Illinois Libertarian Party and other third parties
Support Gains For Automatic Voter Registration System
Automatic voter registration system would go very far in solving voter access problems like ID
How Collapsing Major Parties Can Benefit State Parties
Panel discussion to examine the rise of state parties during an era of disenchantment nationwide
State by State Felon Voting Rights Analysis
A surprisingly good year of progress in state felon voting rights has enfranchised thousands
Money’s Influence Saps Integrity of American Vote
Increasing voter apathy is a result of big money’s influence on campaigns and media coverage
The Vital Importance of Voter Participation
Generations of democratic martyrs sacrificed to ensure the possibility for voter participation
The Generational Divergence Between Voters
The major candidates must battle amidst the gaping generational divergence among the voting public
The Super Tuesday Voter ID Controversy
On Super Tuesday voter ID kept thousands from participating in the election, maybe more