Two Florida Republicans are facing voter fraud charges after helping independent “shadow candidates” to draw votes from Democrats.
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.
Ire Over Pharmacy Middlemen Fuels Lobbying Blitz
The attempt to portray drug-interest managers as villains has sparked a multi-million dollar campaign to influence Democrats.
21 Things We Learned About Money In Politics In 2021
From campaign finance breaches to corporate influence, the just ended year was one of ups and downs when it comes to money in politics.
Justice Department Sues Texas Over New Redistricting Maps
The DOJ sued Texas on Monday over its new voter card, saying the plans discriminate against minority voters, especially Latinos.
Can Congress Pass A Voting Bill After Months Of Failure?
President Joe Biden sees election reform as a key part of his campaign, but nearly a year later, voting rights reform remains elusive.
Yes, Vote-Buying Is Illegal. But Why?
Vote-buying has long been an illegal practice in the United States. However, many are still not aware of why exactly it is the case.
Young Are Raising Alarms About The State Of Democracy
A new study issued this week shows that most young Americans are concerned about the state of democracy in the United States.
Quantifying Social Organization And Political Polarization Online
Online society may be polarizing due to mass selection into groups of like-minded persons, notably when it comes to partisan differences.
As Dorsey Exits Twitter, Company’s Lobbying On The Rise
Jack Dorsey has left Twitter. In the wake of his departure the company’s federal lobbying expenditure seems set to increase markedly.
Congress Eyes Changes to Electoral Count Law
The Jan. 6th congressional committee is taking steps to overhaul the law Trump attempted to use to overturn the 2020 presidential election.