Republicans control redistricting processes while in many Democratic States redistricting is done by independent commissions.
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 Democratic Dilemma on Dark Money
Liberal election groups now spend more from undisclosed donors than Republicans. Campaigners don’t give up winning strategies.
Supreme Court Term Limits Are Popular But Going Nowhere
There is one potential change that Democrats and Republicans say they might support: the implementation term limits for judges.
A Look Back At Money Politics In 2021
Throughout 2021, there was a web of hidden money scams, billion-dollar elections, and court cases involving top political spenders.
The Completely Useless and Undemocratic US Senate
The Senate “has become an obstructive and useless body, a menace to…liberties…, and an obstacle to social growth”, Victor Berger (1911).
Democracy In A Time Of Coronavirus
When the new coronavirus arrived the United States in January 2020, it slammed through a constitutional democracy caught off guard.
Only A New Voting Rights Act Can Preserve Our Democracy
We are in a new chapter in which African Americans’ civil rights are being threatened, and only a new voting rights act can save democracy.
What Will the Metaverse Mean for Political Movements?
Metaverse is Zuckerberg’s aim to de-prioritize political content and push for a “politically neutral” platform, but will it be credible?
Black Lawmakers Threaten To Cut Off K St
The Congressional Black Caucus issued a warning to lobbyists in Washington to diversify their companies or be unable to reach it.
Students Go On Hunger Strike To Push For Voting Rights
Students assembled outside the White House to participate in a hunger strike to push for the passing of the Freedom to Vote Act