Before and after the 2020 presidential election, Twitter censored some of Trump’s claims of electoral fraud. They spread anyway.
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.
Trump is not ruining democracy, we are
Donald Trump and the MAGA have arguably weakened American democracy and global influence but responsibility is ultimately on us.
Election officials grapple with 2020’s long shadow
Following the 2020 election, the little-known Secretaries of State are now at the forefront of the fight for American democracy’s credibility.
Physical threats to elections new focus of DOJ, state leaders
In a meeting with election officials, the DOJ admitted soaring physical threats to local and state election officials has caught it off guard.
101 Years After the 19th Amendment, What’s Next?
100 years after women secured the right to vote the struggle remains that America’s elected officials are still overwhelmingly male.
Major Lawsuit Targets Arizona’s New Election Laws
Various voting rights organizations have filed a complaint in the US District Court for Arizona challenging new voter suppression laws.
Nine Redistricting Cases That Shaped History
Over the last few decades, courts have played a critical role in redistricting, ensuring that districts are fair and representational of residents.
California Recall System Must Be Reformed
Some residents are suggesting that if Gov. Gavin Newsom is recalled, they plan to type in his name as the “replacement” governor.
How Best To Mitigate Prison Gerrymandering
Eleven states have now pledged to using data on former prisoner home addresses to locate them for the purposes of gerrymandering.
Inspector Urges Ethics Review at FEC After Report
After ProPublica uncovered a key employee’s undeclared ties to Trump, the FEC’s inspector general has asked for a review of regulations.