An interesting series of steps that election administrators can follow to make their ballot envelopes more accessible to voters.
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.
Democrats’ Priority in Power Must be to Stop Minority Rule
There was an interesting new post on the subject of minority rule by lecturer in history and international studies at the Netherlands’ Leiden University Andrew Gawthorpe and published at Guardian News. Take a look at this excerpt: The Democrats’ victory in the Georgia Senate races cements their control over America’s most important governing institutions. In […]
Ex-Felon Lawmakers Backing Washington Felon Voting Reforms
Several formerly incarcerated Washington state residents last voiced support for voting rights for people convicted of felonies.
Legislature Moves Forward With Wyoming Voter ID Requirement
The bill would, among other things, mandate that “acceptable identification” be presented by anyone voting in person.
New York Absentee Ballot Voting could be Expanded
Reforms include a timeframe for processing absentee ballots and applications, earlier absentee ballot applications and ballot drop boxes.
Can Proportional Representation in Congress Save the Country?
Election expert argues that change to some form of moderate proportional representation in Congress is absolutely essential.
A Welcome End to Trump’s Census Policy
One of President Biden’s first executive actions has reversed former President Donald Trump’s unprecedented policy of altering a key census count.
Blind Massachusetts Voters Worry About Mail Voting Barriers
Use of the accessible mail-in system relies on a voter having access to a computer, printer and the internet in the first place.
First Bill of New Democratic Senate to be Election Reforms
It is unprecedented and encouraging that Senate leaders have said they will introduce the For the People Act as the first bill in the session.
Why Arizona is Working to Ban Voting With a Sharpie Marker
For the first time ever in 2020, Arizona voters were given Sharpie permanent markers to mark their ballots at Arizona polls this year.