The bill will provide a procedure for voters to correct errors in their cast ballots. It would also create a nationwide vote-by-mail scheme.
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.
Montana Tribal Voting Bill Clears Committee After Revisions
A heavily amended Montana tribal voting bill expands Native American voting access although not all tribes are satisfied with the bill.
Podcast: Danielle Allen On Achieving Democracy’s Ideals
Democracy is in crisis and the only way out of it is to double down on democratic reforms while wrestling with our complicated past.
New Hampshire Lawmakers Push Limits On College Voters
GOP lawmakers in NH aim to restrict student voting, tighten voter ID requirements while blocking early voting, mail balloting.
How To Change H.R. 1 So It Can Pass The Senate
HR1 passed the House but it is not certain it will in the Senate. Certain changes to the bill can, however, increase the prospects.
Voter Suppression in Texas, Past and Potential Future
The legislature in GOP-led Texas is debating a slew of new legislation, all of which are focused on lies about nonexistent voter fraud.
Voter Outreach Led To Big Drop In Rejected Mail Ballots
Despite a rise in absentee ballots cast, the rate of rejected ballots was lower in November than during last year’s primaries in major states.
Gerontocracy in America: how it is hurting democracy
Baby-boomers and the Silent Generation own more than just political power: they own two-thirds of the wealth in the country.
A ‘Once in a Generation Moment’ Looms For Voting Rights Advocates
The For the People Act passed the House but is headed for collision course with the filibuster as 60 votes are required in a divided Senate.
How Arizona’s Election Bills Could Hurt Disability Community
Several proposals currently pending in the Arizona Legislature may have significant implications for the disability community.