The Massachusetts legislature has refused to offer transparency by keeping committee votes secret and rushing through bill reviews.
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.
Official Election Websites Urged To Move To .GOV Domains
Election security remains top priority in America. In this regard, official election websites have been urged to move to .gov domains.
California Bill To End Secrecy For Recall Petitions
California’s law was that election-related petitions are not public record once submitted. A new bill makes exceptions for recall petitions.
The Dutch Banned Election Tech, Then Brought It Back
The Dutch Electoral Council has brought back electronic voting tools to count votes for the March 2021 parliamentary elections.
New Tool Tracks All Corporate Statements On Voting Rights
Democracy Docket has released a new tool tracking corporate statements in support of voting rights over the last few weeks.
Loopholes Used By Dictators To Funnel Money Into U.S. Politics
Joe Manchin, West Virginia Democratic Senator has warned current campaign finance laws still allow foreign interference in US politics.
Study: Decrease In Press Freedom Leads To Drop In Real GDP
A healthy democracy requires a free press, but research shows assaults on press freedom affect economic development negatively.
How Congress Can Do Better to Fight Weaponized Corruption
FinCEN must be reimagined by the government to provide advanced financial intelligence, analytic resources to law enforcement, experts.
Super PACs Illegally Coordinate Campaign Spending With Ease
We need a better FEC to implement campaign finance laws and keep political campaigns and their donors accountable to stem corruption.
Here’s How Canadians Can Keep Big Money Out of Politics
For campaign finance laws to be effective, they have to be able to limit donations and spending and promote transparency.