New Jersey Democrat Cory Booker announces Senate run to great fanfare as Newark mayor
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.
Wisconsin in “Direct Assault” on Academic Freedom
Controversial move by Wisconsin government at university harms academic freedom
Term Limits and a New Record for Time in Congress
Need for strict term limits exposed by man’s new record for time in Congress: In office since 1955
Judicial Corruption in West Virginia
Supreme Court case exposes gross abuse and judicial corruption in West Virginia courts
Wiretapping Revelations Spark New Outrage
Wiretapping Revelations: Huge surveillance and wiretapping programs have drawn controversy
Elderly Likely to Decide NYC Vote for Mayor
Elderly likely to decide NYC vote as city has large number of participating voters over fifty
Widespread Spying on Americans Uncovered
Citizens told about government collection of public information as spying on Americans uncovered
Tea Partiers Testify on IRS Election Scandal
IRS tax exemption and election scandal sees building controversy as targeted Tea Partiers testify
Over 20 Independents Vie for NJ Votes
Vie for NJ votes as elections see rise in number of independents running for office
Texas GOP Hints at African American Voter Suppression
Texas GOP leader wonders aloud whether African American voter suppression should be supported