More than half of the states in the US are at serious risk of congressional districts being drawn to unfairly support one party.
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.
Study: GOP Control Of State Government Is Bad For Democracy
The GOP controls most state governorships and legislatures but a new study shows GOP control of state government is bad for democracy.
How A Delay In Redistricting Threatens Black And Asian Voters
The US Census Bureau’s has not yet released redistricting data and the delay may have an effect on Alabama’s Black community.
The Barriers To Democracy In Poorer Parts Of Maine
Maine has a relatively high voter turnout as compared to other states. However, voters in high-poverty areas face difficulties.
Texas Passes Restrictions On Vote-by-Mail and Early Voting
The Senate of the state of Texas passed S.B.7 March 7, 2021. If promulgated, the new law will severely restrict voter access in Texas.
The Important Interchange Between The Census And Redistricting
In the interchange between the national census and redistricting, the census is expected to lead to electoral maps that ensure equal voting rights.
Foreign Billionaire Violated Election Law In Straw Donor Scheme
To settle charges he conspired to circumvent federal election laws, Lebanese-Nigerian billionaire paid U.S. government $1.8million.
Corporate Pressures Suggest New Dynamics On Voting Rights
For some, corporations responded late to the assault on voting rights but it is also possible that their response was timely.
New Report On Youth Voters And Gaps In Our Democracy
The Civics Center has released a new report that examines youth voters in the U.S. and the existing gaps in American democracy.
Virginia Becomes Voting Rights Bastion
Virginia has enacted legislation to reinstate key provisions of the federal Voting Rights Act struck down by the Supreme Court in 2013.