Diverse group of protesters gather outside Supreme Court to protect democracy for the vulnerable
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.
Arkansas Rejects Nonpartisan Election Bill
Arkansas House votes against nonpartisan election bill that would remove party labels from prosecuting attorneys
Progress on Minority Rights Threatened at Supreme Court
Move towards possible lifting of Voting Rights Act provisions as election minority rights threatened at Supreme Court
Democracy Community Stands United to Defend Elections from Money
Democracy at risk as Supreme Court takes aim at campaign contribution limits and refuse to defend elections from money
Political Scientists Make Call for Questions About Voting Rights
Supreme Court looking at overturning Voting Rights Act and political scientists are mad they are not being asked questions about voting rights
Pennsylvania Bid to Change Electoral College Faces Opposition
Move could have large impact on national elections as Pennsylvania bid to change Electoral College
NYU Psychologist: Libertarians Have Tolerance to Disgust
New research is showing that tolerance to disgust is strong predictor of political tendencies
Democracy Artwork Competition Seeks Submissions
Competition seeks submissions about democracy in almost any art form!
New Bill Takes Aim At Direct Senate Elections
Georgia lawmakers push for a repeal of the 17th Amendment creating instead direct Senate elections
Supreme Court Sides With Election Supporters for Once!
Case that would have even further opened the door to money in American politics dropped as unpredictable Supreme Court sides with election supporters