At Friday Louisiana Republican rally to support gubernatorial candidates Trump captured stage to again lambaste impeachment inquiry, Pelosi, Bidens, Media.
American Local Elections articles on Democracy Chronicles
American local elections like county and city government elections are true laboratories of democracy. A surprising number of the laws that manage American elections are decided locally. So get involved wherever you are to build a better democracy. Also see our section on American democracy and our articles on American State Elections.
Felon voting: Voting without paying fines is voter fraud in Florida
Clifford Tyson’s story tells of the challenges many Americans are facing due to harsh, and in many respects, undemocratic laws on felon voting.
Trump jokes about driving people nuts with idea he wont leave the WH
In video of his private speech, Trump jokes about driving people “frigging crazy” with hints he might never leave the White House.
Guardrails for a successful formal impeachment inquiry
Common Cause throws its support behind the formal impeachment inquiry on President Trump over his Ukraine phone call and suggests guardrails for success.
Keep Texas red? New legislation may wipe democrat votes in Texas
Growing disapproval of Trump tilts historically red states to the blue corner. Republicans might, however, have crafted a way to keep Texas red.
Gloria La Riva declares American Socialist Party 2020 candidacy
The American Party for Socialism and Liberation is an American Third Party and its leader, Gloria La Riva, has declared its 2020 candidacy.
Intelligence Community Boss Concluded Trump Guilty of Campaign Crime
Whistle-blower, identified multiple White House officials as witnesses to potential presidential misconduct who could corroborate the complaint.
NY Party-Switching bill still hasn’t reached Governor
New York Legislature passed a bill easing deadline for voters to switch parties three months ago, but the bill still hasn’t been sent to NY Governor.
California Attorney to court: individuals have no right to run for office
At the oral argument on September 19 in Trump v Padilla, California Deputy Attorney General said, “individuals don’t have the right to run for office”.
Reforming the way in which Presidential Candidates are Selected
Reforms are needed in the selection of presidential candidates. This could be done by allowing elected officials to scrutinise potential runners.