Citizens United has unleashed money into politics and threatens to continue to do damage
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.
Multiple Opinions: A Variety of Views on Fiscal Cliff
Multiple viewpoints, Republican and Democrat, with competing views on Fiscal Cliff budget crisis
New York State Could Allow Early Voting
Early voting in New York State would increase voter participation and ease of voting for NY
Last Minute Talks as Country Moves Towards Fiscal Cliff
Fiscal cliff talks move grudgingly towards budget crisis bringing power brokers to D.C.
Budget Crisis in US Coming to Last Minute Ending
Fiscal cliff approaches as budget talks continue to be handled poorly by Obama, Republicans
African-American Voter Turnout Eclipses Whites in First
African-American voter turnout in record numbers surpassed 2008 among the voters nationwide: Voting wasn’t permitted going back to the post-Civil War period
The Cliff: US to Intentionally Default on New Years
Fiscal cliff talks approaching danger zone as Obama, Republicans meet over possible deal to intentionally default on New Years says US Treasury Secretary
Is Broken Political System to Blame for Fiscal Cliff?
Fiscal cliff politics show once again the distorted leadership selection process in the US
Republican Massachusetts Senate Nominee Could be Scott Brown
Republican lost to Democratic superstar Elizabeth Warren but gained fame as well and Nominee Could be Scott Brown: Republican hopes for retaking Senate could be through Brown
Libertarian Party Makes Big Gains in Mississippi, Kansas
Libertarian Party led by Presidential nominee Gary Johnson made strong showing in elections