Since 2009, a dozen megadonors and their spouses have provided a total of $3.4 billion to federal politicians and political parties.
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.
Highlighting Dark Money’s Role In US Gun Violence
Despite horrors of numerous mass shootings — 147 in 2021 already — Congress has been unable to enact commonsense reforms.
Democrats Aim To Revive A Campaign Finance Watchdog
A plan to restructure the agency incharge of enforcing U.S. campaign finance laws has polarized Democrats and Republicans.
Parties Benefit By Running Nominees in Unwinnable Races
Despite a Republican foothold, when Southern Democrats ran a candidate for state legislature, it increased the party’s district vote share.
Voting Rights Battle In The South Depends On The Census
The Census – and what it means for the next 10 years – was one of the major factors influencing the voting rights environment.
Supreme Court May Make Citizens United Worse Next Week
The Supreme Court will hear a major case on April 26 that could fundamentally worsen the infamous 2010 Citizens United ruling.
The “Swiftest And Surest Way” To Purge Corruption
An example of big money flooding US elections is the top 100 donors to Super PACs in the 2020 elections who donated over $2billion.
Voting Rights Milestones in America: A Timeline
Voting rights have hit several milestones since America’s founding days when it was limited to white male property owners.
NJ Small Candidates Being Crushed By Filing Challenges
“Candidate intimidation” is seldom discussed. This is a good time, as New Jersey’s party primary nomination deadline around the corner.
Several Major Third Party Access Decisions Expected Soon
There are pending ballot access lawsuits in the U.S. District Courts in Illinois and Maine, as well as the Arkansas Court of Appeals.