One of the proposals of the recent report by the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court is the introduction of term limits for justices.
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.
Chief Justice Says Judges Need Training On Stock-Trading
US federal judges need “more rigorous” ethics training so they don’t adjudicate disputes in which they have financial interest, Chief Justice.
Ranked Choice Voting In The Press
Ranked Vote Voting (RCV) has steadily grown in popularity in the United States, with 2021 being its biggest record year yet.
Ethics Investigators in Congress Increasingly Run Into Walls
It is expected that lawmakers under scrutiny comply with investigation but it is more and more likely they will simply refuse to cooperate.
Michigan’s Maps, Independently Drawn, Set Up Fair Fight
Michigan’s political map, which was formerly one of the most gerrymandered in the country, has been replaced by one of the most fair.
2 Voting Rights Specialists Appointed to Appeals Courts
President Biden has appointed specialists in voting rights to two U.S. appellate courts. Myrna Perez was approved by the Senate in October.
Urban Democracy Crisis
Solutions exist to low urban turnout that have proven effective in cities and states that have recognized the issue as a crisis.
Election Officials Fight Voter Skepticism After False Fraud Claims
Officials hope that education efforts can help resolve some voters’ doubts about the security and reliability of the electoral system.
Oklahoma Redistricting: Sooner Shutout
Republicans in Oklahoma’s legislature are using redistricting to prevent a repeat of the 2018 midterms upset favorable to Democrats.
Religious Leaders Pressure Biden To Pass Voting Law
President Biden is facing more pressure from Religious leaders to shepherd the passage of voting rights legislation through the Senate.