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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.
Congressional Battle For Retirement Industry Lobbyists
Department of Labor’s Fiduciary Rule has set off fight with retirement industry lobbyists
How One Foreign Donor Gave to American Campaigns
This case shows that it is increasingly possible that a foreign donor can sway US vote with cash
Proposed North Carolina District Boundaries Still Unfair
Even after proposal rejected for bias, the North Carolina district boundaries fight goes on
Navajo Nation Fights Utah Mail-Only Ballot Law
Argument is that unwritten Navajo language leaves them at disadvantage in mail-only ballot system
5 Ways Voting Latinos Can Change the Election
Experts predict the direction of voting Latinos decide could be crucial to the outcome of election
The Rising Problem of Straw-Man Donations
Straw-man donations are used to avoid detection of large giving hidden by repeated small donations
Remembering Antonin Scalia’s Redistricting Legacy
A worrying redistricting legacy from the Supreme Court has left unhealed wounds in the democracy
An Arkansas Libertarian Party Ballot Access Loss
A court case is latest chapter in the Arkansas Libertarian Party’s attempt to gain ballot access
Presidential Primary Ballot Versus Partisan Ballot in California
New California partisan ballot under assault from a group who prefer Presidential primary ballots