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.
Topic: Democracy Reform
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.
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.
We Must Meet the Fight for Voting Rights at the State Level
With the ongoing attacks on the integrity of our elections and on democracy itself, there is simply too much at stake to remain on the sidelines. That’s why I’m in this fight.
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.
Voting Laws May Present Challenges to Youth Participation in 2022
Young people ages 18-29 turned out to vote at historic rates in 2018 and 2020, and their participation could be decisive in the upcoming midterms. But that participation is not a given.
![Man standing over a table signing a piece of paper that a woman (who is sitting on the other side of the table) is pointing at [both people are in black and white]. Layed out around the two people is a blue "same-day registration sign" with a blue arrow, a blue voter registration application, a blue voters' pamplet, and two white and blue ballot envelopes. There is also a "VOTE" sign above the man in dark grey. The background is light blue and there is also a white circle in the middle.](https://www.democracydocket.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Youth-Collage-WEB.png)
Page 1 of 11