Vast majority recognize urgency of nationwide election reform as system continues to degenerate
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.
Will Puerto Rico Be 51st American State?
Puerto Rico held vote that supported pushing for island to permanently join as 51st American State
New Book Revisits Thomas Jefferson, the Man
Book revisits Thomas Jefferson’s contribution to democracy theory and practice cements his place in history
New Coalition Aims to Accomplish Campaign Finance Reform
To accomplish campaign finance reform has grown more urgent with recent backtracking and corruption
VIDEO: Growth of Poverty in the United States
Large growth of poverty during financial crisis has yet to see a solution years following crisis
Michigan Considering Dramatic Changes to Ballot Initiatives
Changes to Ballot Initiatives: Ballot initiatives are unique form of direct democracy that spread recently
Bi-Partisan Campaign Launched to Control Money in Politics
Control Money in Politics: Crisis as billions of campaign funds from unknown origin have already corrupted many in government
Black Women Youth Face Hurdles After Election
Obama’s campaign found strong support from black community yet his plans uncertain and same is true where many loyal youth face dangerous hurdles
First Bisexual Congressman in History Elected
History is made by first bisexual Congressman as he prepares for office just like anyone else
Can You Lose an Election Despite Winning the Vote?
Democrat vote totals don’t amount to election gains in representation in House of Representatives showing you can lose an election despite leading vote