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Democracy Chronicles

Election Science articles

This election science section highlights important research in political science as it relates to democracy, the ultimate invention in political science. Technology and science have played a major role in democratic history and this section seeks to constantly reexamine the important ideas behind it all. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents, the Internet and Voting or Voting Machines.

How to reorganize democracy promotion efforts

by DC Editors - November 2, 2021

How to reorganize democracy promotion efforts

The efficacy of US democracy and human rights efforts could be improved by better coordination of key agencies like USAID, NED, etc.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Science

As Election Day nears, most adults say future of democracy under threat

by DC Editors - November 1, 2021

As Election Day nears, most adults say future of democracy under threat

When it comes to what and who is putting America at risk, Democrats and Republicans appear to be living in two different worlds.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Science, Election Transparency

Americans Who See Democracy Most At Risk? Republicans

by DC Editors - October 26, 2021

Americans Who See Democracy Most At Risk? Republicans

According to a poll by Grinnell College, the majority of Americans believe that democracy in the United States is under serious threat.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Science, Election Transparency, Republicans

‘Autocratization Turns Viral’ Says Swedish Report

by DC Editors - October 22, 2021

‘Autocratization Turns Viral’ Says Swedish Report

A new University of Gothenburg report shows that the hybrid political system sometimes called “electoral autocracy” has gone “viral”.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Election Science, Worldwide

What If 2020 Was Just a Rehearsal?

by DC Editors - September 28, 2021

What If 2020 Was Just a Rehearsal?

Election law expert, Rick Hasen, argues American democracy faces imminent danger and Democrats aren’t taking it very seriously.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, American State Elections, Election Science

Teaching the 26th Amendment With The New York Times

by DC Editors - September 15, 2021

Teaching the 26th Amendment With The New York Times

Learners can now study the history and meaning of the expansion of voting rights to citizens 18 to 20 through a new teaching resource.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Education, Election History, Election Science, Youth Voting Rights

The Price of Free Elections

by DC Editors - August 31, 2021

The Price of Free Elections

How much does an election cost? For a democracy as old as that of the United States of America, the answer is surprisingly unclear.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Methods, Election Science

Partisan Segregation Goes Down To Hyper-Local Level

by DC Editors - August 10, 2021

Partisan Segregation Goes Down To Hyper-Local Level

Democrats and Republicans physically cluster together even in tiny geographic areas like cities and neighborhoods, new research.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Democrats, Election Science

Higher Spending In States With Competitive Party Systems

by DC Editors - August 5, 2021

Higher Spending In States With Competitive Party Systems

Key experts find that states with competitive political systems invest more in human capital and infrastructure than other states.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Science, Third Party

Census Change to Protect Privacy Rattles Researchers

by DC Editors - August 5, 2021

Census Change to Protect Privacy Rattles Researchers

The Census Bureau is facing an increasingly difficult balancing act as the country waits for further findings from last year’s head count.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Science, Spying and Privacy

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