Lobbying has a bad name and writer is taking suggestions for ideas to rebrand political lobbying
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.
Women and Minorities Are Most Effective Lawmakers
New study finds women and minorities are most effective lawmakers compared to other colleagues
Shutdown is Direct Result of Weakening Democracy
Real democracy starts with elections and fixing weakening democracy starts with election reform
Senate Election Was Travesty of NJ Democracy
Record low turnout and third party anger as Senate ends as unfortunate travesty of NJ democracy
Government in Repeated Pennsylvania Voter Suppression
Using false information in media is frightening repeated Pennsylvania voter suppression attack
NY Corruption Unit Issues Subpoenas
Subpoenas are first salvo in NY corruption unit commission’s attempt at widespread clean-up
Outrage at Virginia’s Political Voter Purge Building
Thousands of citizens removed from election lists in worrying Virginia’s political voter purge
Big Donors Dominate National Election Fundraising
Millions of dollars flowing to national election fundraising in massive donations from individuals
Independent Redistricting Popular in Maryland
Non-elected independent redistricting committee supported by majority in Maryland ahead of vote
Extended Video Interview: Jury Voting Systems
Great new 45 minute video can be found at the Center for Election Science on jury voting systems