The Economist looks at the reasoning behind Obama asking Congress to decide on Syria gamble
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.
Using Big Data for Political Transparency and Efficiency
Political activists using big data for political transparency have advanced their technology to boost efficiency
How Effective is a Twitter Feed for Politicians
A Twitter feed for politicians has payoffs as well as drawbacks unless you have a social following
How to Fix Corruption in the Federal Government
Theft and fraud are endemic in Washington DC and Sunlight Foundation backing transparency as solution to fix corruption in the Federal Government
North Carolina Voter ID Backers Face Angry Public
Voter suppression by North Carolina Voter ID backers has infuriated public leading to backlash
How Weak Laws Can Lead to More Corruption
At the highest levels, flood of secret money enters Virginia and will lead to more corruption
Quarter Billion Spent Buying NJ Politicians
Massive influx of money spent buying NJ politicians leaves questions about undue influence
Key Strategist Admits Voter ID is Voter Suppression
Motive behind GOP leadership’s voter ID push should send chill to bone of conservative voters. Voter ID is Voter Suppression!
Legislators Earn Three Times More Than Average American
Actual state legislators earns 3.4 times more than average American at roughly $286,000 per year
The Connected March on Washington and Syria
History should remind us that our first duty to democracy begins at home: A look at the March on Washington and Syria