Election Subversion Is the New Voter Suppression
It should come as no surprise that Republicans in states across the country are already applying Trump’s 2020 blueprint to 2022 and 2024.
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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.
Poll Watchers: Republicans’ Latest Weapon
Poll watchers play a role in our elections just as vital as that of the workers running a precinct. But poll watchers can be misused to interfere with voting — a possibility made more likely by recently-passed Republican laws.
How Ballot Design Impacts Election Results
Ballot design can have significant impacts on elections — on whether ballots are rejected, whether individuals undervote, overvote or who they vote for.
Inside Our Fight To Restore Voting Rights to 56,000 North Carolinians
Used as a tool to silence communities and strip them of their power, felony disenfranchisement has no place in our democracy.
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.
Watch Out: Four “Big Lie” Candidates Running for Secretary of State
Across the country, “Big Lie” election deniers are running for secretary of state. In Arizona, Georgia, Michigan and Nevada, the candidates running to become their state’s chief elections officers are building their platforms on unsubstantiated and dangerous claims.
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.
Young People Have Power. Let’s Use It.
As November inches closer, the midterm elections will be the center of attention, and it’s important to remember that young people have power.
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