Univ. of Virginia has launched the Karsh Institute Of Democracy. This recognizes the efforts of Bruce and Martha Karsh for democracy.
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.
Universal Mail Voting Passed Into Law In Nevada
Nevada has adopted universal mail voting. Election officials have to send out mail ballots to all registered voters before elections.
Facebook To End Special Treatment For Politicians
Facebook intends to end a content moderation policy that exempts politicians from most of the restrictions that apply to other users.
Supreme Court Has Tilted Election Law To Favor GOP
The aggregate of the Supreme Court’s election rulings might offer the Republican Party a major advantage in the 2020 midterms.
Today’s Senators Are The Oldest In American History
A look at senators’ older age raises raises a debate dominated by important questions including that of experience vs. new ideas.
Is Gerrymandering About to Become More Difficult?
Delightfully, one of mathematicians’ most valuable contributions to redistricting is to make it more geographically aware.
IL Democrats Gerrymander State Supreme Court Districts
The Illinois Democrats are turning the spring session into a partisan blitz to keep their grip on Springfield and reward their allies.
How Gerrymandering Shaped 19th Century US Policy
19th century gerrymandering entailed building a large number of competitive districts slightly skewed towards the incumbent.
Resolving Political Dysfunction With Open Primary Elections
There is no single cause for our political gridlock but the American electorate is changing rapidly, and both parties have failed to adapt.
Democracy Vouchers Play Crucial Role In Seattle Elections
Democracy vouchers,” funded by property taxes and being used in a Seattle mayoral race for the first time, are key to the local vote.