Restaurant workers have long fought for higher wages. Yet, they may unwittingly be paying for lobbying to keep these same wages low.
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.
10 Ways Citizens United Is Damaging Our Democracy
“Protecting democracy” was the top issue listed by voters as an “extremely important” reason they decided to vote in the 2022 election.
Risks Ahead In SCOTUS ‘Independent State Legislature Theory’ Case
The Supreme Court’s Dec. 7 argument in Moore v. Harper offered some encouraging signs it would back the “independent state legislature theory”.
Will Generative Artificial Intelligence Kill Democracy?
Experts draw attention to the role played by social media in the violence committed by Bolsonaro supporters on Sunday in Brazil.
Supreme Court May Mull New Change To The Voting Rights Act
If those seeking a narrowing of the VRA are successful, it would significantly diminish the use of the law to challenge ballot regulations.
Report: Enhancing Security Through Rethinking Election Funding
Elections cost American taxpayers approximately $2 billion per year—a figure that may grow to $5 billion in the near future.
Momentum Gathers To Improve 2030 Census
The Census Bureau has begun to prepare for next decennial count. As part of preparations, the bureau invited public comments.
C-SPAN Won’t Solve Your Democracy Problem, America
Live video of lawmakers chatting on the House floor is interesting to some, but the real work of legislating largely happens elsewhere.
GOP Action On Mail Ballot Timelines Angers Military Families
Ohio’s restrictive new election law…shortens window for mailed ballots despite no evidence that the extended timeline has led to fraud.
Field Experiment Shows How Digital Advertising Affects Voter Turnout
Differential mobilization effects of even large digital advertising campaigns in presidential elections are likely to be modest.