Candidate Q&A: Cisco Aguilar on His Run for Nevada Secretary of State
In our first candidate Q&A of the 2022 cycle, Nevada secretary of state candidate Cisco Aguilar lays out his pro-democracy platform.
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The Ohio Redistricting Mess
Nowhere has had as much redistricting drama this year as Ohio. Today, we’re recapping what went down in Ohio redistricting and where things currently stand as Election Day draw near.
How the 14th Amendment Could Disqualify Trump and His Allies
Could Section 3 of the 14th Amendment keep Donald Trump off the ballot in 2024? So far, the novel legal challenges against a handful of Republican lawmakers have far from settled the debates around the clause’s use in future elections.
How Do Judges Become Judges? Here Are Five Main Ways
There are thousands of state court judges — but how do people become judges in the state court systems? Here, we break down how states select judges and the implications these methods may have.
To Reform or Not to Reform: Biden’s Supreme Court Commission Weighs In
The Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court produced a report on the history, constitutionality and logistical considerations of SCOTUS reforms. We explore three main reforms and their path forward in Congress.
In These States, Democracy Will Be on the Ballot in 2022
Ballot measures are an integral part of policymaking in many states, giving citizens an opportunity to vote directly on new laws. Here are the ballot measures that affect democracy and voting that have made it on the ballot so far this year.
How States Used the Pandemic To Restrict (Or Expand) Voting
After the 2020 election, states had very different responses to the changes the pandemic caused for voting. Here’s how states used the lessons of the pandemic to restrict — or expand — voting.
Do Redistricting Reforms Lead to Fair Maps?
In today’s piece, we’re looking back on six states that enacted redistricting reforms in the last decade to see how successful each reform was (or not) at leading to a fairer congressional map.
How Companies Can Actually Support Voting Rights Beyond Just Statements
Time and again, businesses throw their weight and influence to pass more advantageous regulations or curry favor with legislative leaders. But they don’t need to wait for legislative action to make voting easier for their employees.
The Constitutional Law Theory That Could Upend American Elections
Republicans are quietly advancing a theory that — despite running contrary to precedent and history, the Supreme Court appears dangerously close to adopting. The ramifications for democracy could be disastrous.
