A look at Mitch McConnell criticisms of H.R. 1. He was the lead plaintiff against the last major campaign finance reforms that Congress passed.
Voter Access articles on Democracy Chronicles
This section of DC focuses on voter access: a vitally important aspect of democracy concerned with ease of voting and the various barriers in the way. Voter ID, Compulsory Voting and Felon Voting are just some of the hot button issues highlighted here. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics.
NY Election Officials Prepare For Sweeping Voting Law Changes
Local elections officials say it’s a bit overwhelming to consider all the changes that have to take place to implement New York’s new voting laws.
North Carolina Elections Board Let Green Card Holder Vote
A federal judge has chastised election officials in North Carolina who let a Korean woman, Hyo Suk George with a green card vote in three elections.
Governor Backs Granting NJ Parolee and Felon Voting Rights
“Let’s open the doors to our democracy even wider,” Governor Phil Murphy recently said in a speech backing a move towards a more liberalized system.
Washington Lawmakers Want To Permanently Eliminate Postage For Voters
A proposed law requested by Governor Jay Inslee would provide prepaid postage for all election ballots in the state of Washington.
Why I Submitted Just One Signature For Ballot Access in Indiana
I was a founder of Indiana College Democrats, served as a Democratic precinct chair in Bloomington, and was a Democratic state delegate. But I will never be a Democrat in Indiana again.
Why the Census Ruling Was a Victory for Equal Representation
Americans expect and deserve a fair and accurate census and the removal of the citizenship question will help ensure that equal representation occurs.
Once National Laggard, Democracy in NY Has Leapt Forward Overnight
Demos applauds NY lawmakers for passing historic overhaul of state’s outdated voting laws, and legislation to increase transparency around corporate donors.
Court Blocks Citizenship Question on US Census
U.S. District Judge said that decision to add the citizenship question was made before data was collected to show that a change in policy was necessary.
Support New York Voting Rights and Campaign Finance Reforms!
The legislation in the New York State legislature contains multiple voting reforms, including early voting, and would close the LLC loophole.