Libertarian Tea Party fight starts again challenging establishment Republican Party candidates
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.
$125 Million Spent Corrupting November’s NJ Election
Major money continues corrupting November’s NJ elections as parties take millions from big donors
Texas Town Mulls Lowering Voting Age Below 18
Lowering voting age is on agenda in Laredo, Texas to allow high-school seniors to participate
Electric Carmaker in Tesla War With Auto Lobby
Startup auto company Tesla War with auto lobby has hints of success but political corruption is main impediment
VIDEO: Polling Location Controversy for Indiana County
Indiana’s St. Joseph County concerned over timing of upgrade in polling location controversy
Voting by Internet Planned For Americans Abroad
Defense Department involved in developing secure systems for voting by internet for America’s large expat population
Government Transparency Website in New Hurdles
Bill could strengthen government transparency website for accountability if kinks are worked out
How Filibuster Can Be Even Further Dismantled
Recent filibuster rule changes in Senate have not completely eliminated the peculiar tactic
Political and Economic Inequality Are Brothers
Political and economic inequality linked in a mutually reinforcing dangerous downward spiral
The IRS Can Act to Expose Corruption With Transparency
IRS can act to expose corruption with transparency measures for Congress and to fight the dark money that has corrupted politics since Citizens United start