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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.
Maine To Allow Online Voter Registration In 2023
Maine has taken a significant step toward easing voting. Residents will soon be able to register to vote online through a secure gateway.
18 States Made Voting Harder This Year
A new report by the liberal-leaning Brennan Center for Justice shows that 18 states have passed 30 new bills making it harder to vote.
Tabletop Exercise Tests Election Security
Election officials recently took part in a tabletop election security exercise with private-sector partners to share best practices.
Democrats’ Divide On Voting Rights Widens
Some Democrats argue that Biden’s lofty rhetoric and his willingness to push Congress to approve the For the People Act are at odds.
Watchdogs Hopeful About Pennsylvania’s Redistricting Process
Pennsylvania politicians have begun the process of redistricting, which will have major impact on voters and who they elect to Congress.
Report Finds Massive Lobbying By Big Telecoms
During the 116th Congress, telecom giants spent $234 million to ensure that US broadband remained patchy, shoddy, and overpriced.
Did Ranked Choice Voting Work In NYC?
When it came to whether New York’s new ranked voting system worked, supporters and critics gave simple yes-or-no answers.
New Academic Center Aims To Strengthen Democracy
Rick Hasen and David Kaye, both law professors at UC Irvine, are co-directors of the new Fair Elections and Free Speech Center.
Update On Campaign Spending at Trump Properties
The number of federal political action committees that spent money at Trump properties in the first half of 2021 has declined.