The Montana House on Wednesday shot down a bill that aimed to expand voting opportunities for Native Americans.
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.
Bill Introduced To Make Voting Easier For People In Public Housing
To ease voting residents in federally subsidized housing will be able to register to vote when they fill out their lease and check their wages.
Court Win Is Good News For Michigan’s Independent Candidates
The Sixth Circuit ruled on March 29 that Michigan’s petition provision for statewide independent candidates is unconstitutional.
Groundbreaking Study on Election Tech Industry and Voting Machines
A new study looks at voting machine purchases in 791 jurisdictions throughout the country. It establishes the supremacy of three vendors.
Kentucky Advances Bipartisan Early Vote Expansion
Kentucky’s legislature passed bipartisan voting rights legislation 91-3 on Monday, which makes early voting permanent in the state.
Despite Progress, Activists Say New Jersey’s Democracy is Broken
Progressives argue New Jersey’s democracy is shattered when a small number of people decide who the party-backed candidates are.
Corporations, Vocal About Racial Justice, Go Quiet on Voting Rights
Corporations were vocal about racial justice during last summer’s Black Lives Matter protests but are quite quiet on voting rights.
Is It Time For America To Have A Legit Third Party Yet?
American politics has de facto devolved into a two-party impasse as a result of the existing simplistic dualism. Is it time for a third party?
Innovative ‘Democracy Dollars’ Proposal Discussed In Austin, Texas
Residents’ reactions to a ballot measure that would offer city funds to residents to finance local election campaigns are mixed.
2 New Laws In New Jersey Set To Expand Voting Rights
New Jersey to expand voting rights with 2 new bills as right to vote becomes key battleground after the 2020 presidential election.