Union of Native American tribes and representatives call for protection of federal aid dollars
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.
Bill Gates Critiques Federal Government as Dysfunctional
Richest American may yet decide that running for federal office makes sense as Bill Gates critiques Federal Government
America’s Drug War Costing Upwards of Two Trillion
Since Nixon, drug war costing huge sums out of government coffers while causing real damage
New York County Adds Provisions For Spanish Speakers
Provisions For Spanish Speakers: Spanish speaking poll watchers reflect strength of demographic
Minority Voters Disproportionately Asked for Documentation at Polls
Black, Hispanic and other ‘minority’ voters asked for documentation more than whites
Bernie Sanders in New Bill Repealing Citizens United
Senator Bernie Sanders has taken the lead in repealing Citizens United politics of big money
What Exactly is Going on in Congress Budget Battle?
Obama and Republicans deadlocked over Congress budget battle but are miles apart on substance
Florida Senate Rejects Medicaid Expansion
Senate rejects Medicaid expansion for 1 million after vote in non-transparent Senate committee
New Jersey as Test Case for Democracy in Action
Chris Christie’s clashes with New Jersey establishment is test case for democracy in action
Obama Urged to Include Black Leaders in Nominations
Obama urged to include black leaders he has not nominated or hired in his government as of yet