Much like in the 1960’s, when activists also pushed for voting rights, hunger strikes can be successful if used with other tactics, experts.
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.
Montana Native American Groups In Voter Registration Push
An organization whose work includes increasing Native American participation wants to make it easier for people to register to vote.
Push For Approval Voting Ballot Measure In Seattle
A big-money supporter has joined a campaign for a ballot initiative in 2022 that would switch Seattle’s primary elections to “approval voting.”
Should Louisiana Elections Switch To Paper Ballots?
Ahead of updating state voting systems, Louisiana’s Voting System Commission met this week to hear about new certification standards.
Florida Election Police Squad Would Poison Democracy
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida wants to establish a separate agency to oversee elections. Only criminals have anything to be afraid of.
A Look At The Latest Redistricting Litigation Nationwide
The Brennan Center for Justices takes a look at legal cases around the country challenging newly adopted redistricting plans.
Dark Money Fuels Michigan School Privatization Campaign
Michigan is facing two initiatives that advance the privatization of public education. It’s an attack on public schools and on democracy.
Toting Up The Net Partisan Effects Of Redistricting Reform
On type of redistricting reform takes the power to redistrict from legislatures and another leaves it with them but limits partisan gerrymandering.
Americans of All Parties Love Ranked Voting
Ranked choice voting improves representation, increases participation, and improves our democracy. Americans of all parties love it.
Supreme Court Hears Arguments On Campaign Finance Law
Three Supreme Court justices issued statements on Wednesday in response to an NPR story about relations between them.