SB 7, the omnibus voter suppression bill that legislative GOP have been working on for months, has reached a final version in Texas.
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.
An Election Reform Bill That Could Get GOP Support
Before time runs out, Democrats should devise a backup plan to introduce an electoral reform bill that could get GOP support.
Louisiana Legislature Moves to Extend Early Voting
Democrats in the Louisiana legislature have presented a new bill that would enhance early voting in presidential elections in the state.
Can Ranked Choice Voting Transform Our Democracy?
Ranked choice voting reinforces democracy by helping to more properly represent the whole spectrum of voters in an election.
Newspapers Regularly Rejected Political Cartoons on Trump
Political cartoons on Trump were often rejected by newspapers as editors became increasingly wary of publishing opinion cartoons.
How Democratic Innovations Can Reduce Polarization
Democratic innovation is a key tool for lowering polarization. Local attempts to bring people together is an effective strategy.
Study: White Male Minority Rule Pervades Across The US
A new analysis released Wednesday shows that, white male minority dominance dominates politics in America from local to state level.
How Past Elections Have Changed American Democracy
A look back in America’s political history shows that Trump is not the first candidate to contest the results of a U.S. presidential election.
Michigan’s Unusually Strict Ban On Voter Transportation
Unless a voter is physically unable to walk, the ban prohibits anyone from hiring transportation to transport others to polling places.
Parties Already Breaking Fundraising Records Ahead Of 2022
Democrats and the GOP are amassing huge sums of money ahead of the midterm, laying the groundwork for a costly 2024 clash.