Tuesday’s Senate hearing pitted social media giants against researchers who argued social media algorithms threaten 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.
Lawmakers Debate Next Chapter Of Voting Rights Act
Members of a House panel debating the future of a law gutted by the conservative Supreme Court largely followed party lines.
Support For Voting Access Plunges Among Republicans: Poll
After Trump pushed the big lie in last year’s election, Republican voters are voicing fresh doubts about absentee and early voting.
Seven Utah County Cities Opt In To Ranked Voting Pilot
So far, seven cities in Utah County have announced that they plan to use ranked-choice voting in this year’s municipal elections.
Arkansas Republicans Move To Cut Early Voting
Arkansas State Senate approved a bill on Thursday night that would eliminate one of the state’s most famous early voting days.
FEC Explores Measures To Expose ‘Scam PACs’
“Scam PACs” funnel money to their own operatives while investing little on actual political action. The FEC wants to curb this practice.
Biden White House Is Bad Business For Trump Lobbyists
Lobbying companies that thrived under former President Donald Trump are losing corporate clients now that Biden is in charge.
Biden-Linked Lobbyist Quintuples Revenue Since Election
A Biden-linked political lobbyist has quintupled revenue since the 2020 election. Corporations believe such lobbyists can provide access.
To Fix Democracy, Get Small Money Into Politics
We can only defeat big money by bringing small money into politics, much as the Democracy Voucher Program gives the people agency.
Small Donors Get Behind Headline-Grabbing Lawmakers
Democrats have out-raised Republicans in small-donor fundraising, kicking off the 2022 election cycle early – and expensively.