As the Democratic primary season rolls on, one big lesson is sinking in from the party’s caucus-night meltdown in Iowa: Secrecy isn’t a strategy, opinion.
Election Transparency articles on Democracy Chronicles
These election transparency articles focus on efforts to introduce openness, communication, and accountability into all levels of government elections. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics.
CISA and states tell Senate more cybersecurity resources needed
State tech agencies told U.S. Senate Tuesday more assistance and expertise in protecting election infrastructure is needed.
A simple step to boost election security governments aren’t doing
Local governments across the United States could perform a simple upgrade to strengthen voters’ confidence: use websites that end in .gov.
American Distrust Of The Voting Process Is Widespread, NPR Poll Finds
New NPR poll finds widespread concern 2020 elections will not be fair and accurate. There are worries of disinformation, voter fraud and voter suppression.
2020: The year America gets its act together
Michael J. Copps examines America’s national regression over 2019 and highlights shared blame between 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and other State institutions.
Media Restrictions on Impeachment Trial Further Limits Transparency
Common Cause President Karen H. Flynn has issued a statement condemning media restrictions in impeachment trial as blatant attempt to limit transparency.
FEC Vice Chair Resigns: dire implications for decision-making as 2020 polls loom
FEC vice chairman Matthew Petersen resigned Monday effective Friday. His resignation leaves the election cop with a decision-making body shy of a quorum.
Spakovsky’s GOP-friendly campaign: States should adopt anti-immigrant redistricting change
Spakovsky’s GOP-friendly campaign encourages States to move forward with anti-immigrant redistricting change using upcoming data from the Census Bureau.
FEC chairwoman to Trump: ‘There is no evidence of rampant voter fraud’
The chairwoman of the FEC doubled down on her call for President Trump to stop making claims of election fraud unless he can show evidence it happened
A Radical Campaign-Finance Proposal: Follow the Existing Rules
The bigger money comes from ill-regulated, billionaire-backed groups like super PACs, secretive nonprofits, and candidate-party fundraising committees.