California transparency proposal would make state representatives wear political donor patches
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.
The Age of the Cyber Party Has Come!
Anti-Virus entrepreneur John McAfee has entered the race for President with his new Cyber Party
Ohio’s Redistricting Victory Starts Wave of National Reform
Voters overwhelming approved a non-partisan commission in a a stunning redistricting victory
Governor Restores Kentucky Felon Voting Rights
The restoration of Kentucky felon voting rights is a major win for democracy in red state
Can the Supreme Court Reform Redistricting Nationwide?
Court has taken on multiple cases that might see rulings that reform redistricting for good
Low Turnout Crisis Poisoning Politics Nationwide
Poor governance in US is being fed by a perpetual low turnout crisis skewing the political field
The 151st Anniversary of First Absentee Voting in America
Absentee voting became a national issue following soldier’s need to vote during the Civil War
Drawing Straws to Decide an Election in Mississippi
It may be surprising but 24 states decide tied votes by either drawing straws or flipping coins
How Social Media Protest Has Spread to Mainstream
University student push against racism is latest example of successful social media protest
Libertarian Party Takes Aim at Ohio Ballot Access Laws
The Libertarian Party is seeking court ruling to throw out onerous Ohio ballot access legislation