Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. has vowed to change Senate rules if the GOP once more blocks the voting rights bill.
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.
South Korean Chip Companies Step Up US Lobbying Efforts
To ease tensions between the US and China for trade motives, South Korean chipmakers are increasing lobbying efforts in Washington.
6 In 10 Americans Say U.S. Democracy Is In Crisis
A year after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol on a new NPR/Ipsos survey reveals that Americans are worried about democracy’s future.
Mathematicians, Data Scientists Use Tech To Shape Districts
Their maps are among a half-dozen proposals that have been submitted to a court panel that is likely to draw Minnesota’s political maps.
The New Pro-Majoritarian Powers
Each chamber of Congress has the authority to judge its members’ elections and the Executive can enforce the Guarantee Clause.
Why COVID Led To Recalls Flopping Nationwide
2021 looks set to be the year of the recall seen Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recall and targets on school board members over COVID restrictions.
Mississippi Governor Supports Restored Initiative Process
Mississippi Gov Tate Reeves said he would back a restart of the initiative process, months after the state Supreme Court ruled against it.
New Voting Maps, And A New Day, For Virginia
Following a Supreme Court decision to ratify new voting maps in Virginia the incumbent-protection scheme or redistricting has ended.
Majority Think January 6 Attack Threatened Democracy
Nearly a year after the January 6 attack on the Capitol, most Americans condemn it and believe Trump bears some responsibility for it.
Arizona Redistricting: Democrats’ Grand Canyon Calamity
Arizona’s independent redistricting commission passed a new congressional map that could help flip two Democratic-held seats to the GOP.