Every day, over 500,000 individuals in America are in jail. In many states, it is acceptable for a detained resident to cast a ballot.
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Google Quieter On Election Misinformation As Midterms Loom
Google is able to monitor false information. But the internet giant is less vocal about election misinformation ahead of the midterms.
Kansas abortion referendum drives record number of voters to polls
Only a small number of voters participate in primaries, but this year’s Kansas primary was unique due to its abortion referendum.
Election Workers Report More Than 1,000 ‘hostile’ Contacts
More than 1,000 interactions “identified as hostile or harassing” were examined by a task force established by the DOJ last year.
Correcting Misconceptions About The Electoral Count Reform Act
The Electoral Count Reform Act announced by a bipartisan group of senators is encouraging, notably in the context of rising polarization.
How Redistricting Gives Republicans New Political Power
In this year’s midterm elections, Republicans are expected to take control of the House, and redistricting has given them a leg up.
Can Ranked-Choice Voting Save American Democracy?
Some critics of the US electoral process contend that most voters don’t have many options when they cast their ballots in November.
Paper Shortage Could Cause Problems At Polls This November
The timely delivery of election materials is a challenge for election officials. A national paper scarcity is a major part of that problem.
Too Many Americans Want A Dictatorship, Not Democracy
The success of the American experiment depends on responsible leaders and citizens educated in the nation’s history and civics.
Wisconsin Court Delivers Another Setback To The State’s Democracy
Elections have consequences. Evidently, it’s going to need an addendum: Elections have consequences, except in Wisconsin.