Since January 6, republican-led states have waged a war against democracy. It’s past time to revisit how to safeguard our elections.
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.
The Complicated Legacy Of The 19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment was ratified on June 4, 1919. The amendment, which was ratified a year later, has a convoluted background.
While States Restrict Voting, Illinois Would Expand Access
Amendments to voting laws adopted by Illinois in the last hours of the previous legislative sessions affirm or expand voter access.
Autocracy Is Bad For Business
Autocracy is bad for business. Businesses that fund politicians who back the ongoing assault on democracy should rethink their approach.
Education Is The Silver Bullet To Fix America
A gloomy cloud has descended upon America due to political dysfunction and discontent. Education could be how to fix U.S. democracy.
Microsoft’s Vote Tracking Software Clears a Major Hurdle
Microsoft has proposed a new voting system that is encrypted to allow counting while maintaining complete voter protection.
Money Politics Data Nonprofits In New Alliance
The two most prominent US money-in-politics data organizations have teamed up to assist Americans hold state officials accountable.
Politicians Can Raise Unlimited Money To Repay Themselves
A D.C federal judge ruled Wednesday that federal candidates can now raise money to repay themselves after elections are over.
Initiative Aims To Increase Female Representation In States
Vote Run Lead is a new initiative that seeks to improve the number of women in politics in order to reform American democracy.
JPMorgan Chase And Citigroup Resume Political Giving
Two big banks have resumed their political donating after the Jan. 6 disturbance in the US Capitol, but with new conditions.