Women from both parties won seats in Indiana’s new General Assembly but the state was recently ranked 30th in gender equity in politics.
American State Elections articles on Democracy Chronicles
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California’s Redistricting Commission Is Dangerously Close To Failing
There are concerns that California’s Citizens Redistricting Commission may fail its task of using census data to redraw electoral maps.
Florida Universities Change IDs To Help Students Vote
A white stripe on a student’s ID for the student’s name could make that student’s ID serve as voter ID, thanks to two FSU students.
Florida Enacts Sweeping Voter Suppression Law
Florida has passed a broad voter suppression law that changes rules for election observers in ways that could cause problems.
The Number Of Members In Congress Is Too Low
America is viewed as the world’s premier representative democracy but the low number of members in Congress tells a different story.
Kansas Now Latest GOP State To Enact Voting Restrictions
Last week, Kansas passed new laws restricting mail-in voting, including prohibiting third parties from sending more than ten ballots.
Legal Challenges Loom Over Congressional Voting Bill
H.R.1 proposed by the Democrats currently in the Senate is a sprawling legislation that could lead to several Supreme Court cases.
Restoring Trust In Democracy Through Election Transparency
After the Jan 6 insurrection and recent state attempts to limit voter access, Congress must help restore trust in US democracy.
2 In 3 Americans Voted Using Methods GOP Trying To Restrict
Over 2 in 3 Americans voted using methods the GOP is trying to restrict. This is a finding made by recently published census data.
CISA’s Graphic Novel on Disinformation Campaigns!
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency (CISA) released a new graphic novel to educate people about disinformation.