The social climate barometer points to a stormy 2020 that can only be confronted through social action, but there are protocols to follow to be effective.
American State Elections articles on Democracy Chronicles
American state elections are known as the laboratories of the democracy. State legislatures, governors, judges and many other positions are determined by election depending on state laws. Also see our section on American democracy and our articles on American State Elections.
look ahead at ranked-choice voting in 2020
Voters in Alaska and Massachusetts may weigh in on ballot measures that would implement ranked-choice voting for state-level and congressional offices.
What are the responsibilities of secretaries of state?
Ballotpedia examines the varying responsibilities of US Secretaries of State which range from keeping state records to electoral administration.
Taiwan’s upcoming election probably the most consequential for 2020
Lowy Institute argues that Taiwan’s election this weekend might be the most consequential for 2020, not US presidential election at the end of the year.
New lawsuit by National Democrats over Texas voter registration requirements
Texas is being hit with third voting rights lawsuit filed by national and Texas Democrats — this time targeting the state’s voter registration requirements.
Lessons from Michigan: updating election equipment, thorny challenge for States
Lessons from Michigan show the extent to which updating election equipment remains a thorny challenge for States ahead of 2020.
Report: improvement needed in States for national GIS infrastructure to work
While no state is failing when it comes to GIS, the progress is spotty and there is an urgent need for all states to improve, NSGIC
Opinion: Gerrymandering endangers democracy. Fight back
John Arnold opines in the Houston Chronicle that where the Supreme Court failed to act in protecting US democracy against gerrymandering, the people can.
Clash over who will draw congressional district maps crucial to house control
Ahead of 2020, Democrats and Republicans are in bitter hostility over who will draw congressional district maps crucial to House control.
Opinion: Why Redistricting in California Should be a National Model
Kathay Feng of Common Cause argues that California’s redistricting experience offers a lot of lessons on how to walk the path toward national healing.