Electoral Reform

Berta Sandes

Undocumented Immigrants Can’t Vote, but They’re Still Making Their Voices Heard Undocumented Immigrants Can’t Vote, but They’re Still Making Their Voices Heard

Even without citizenship, undocumented immigrants have a big impact on our democracy.

Aug 8, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Hillary Clinton Nationalism

Is Hillary Ready for a Progressive ‘Realignment’? Is Hillary Ready for a Progressive ‘Realignment’?

As she accepts the Democratic presidential nomination, Clinton confronts a once-in-a-generation moment.

Jul 25, 2016 / Mark Green

Clinton and Sanders

Her First 30 Days: Clinton Will Propose an Amendment to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ Her First 30 Days: Clinton Will Propose an Amendment to Overturn ‘Citizens United’

Reformers applaud her pledge to move on an issue that’s been a priority of Sanders backers.

Jul 16, 2016 / John Nichols

Vote North Carolina

Democrats Unite on Voting Rights Democrats Unite on Voting Rights

The 2016 Democratic platform has the strongest language on voting rights in the party’s history.

Jul 11, 2016 / Ari Berman

Sweet 16: The Case for Lowering the Voting Age Sweet 16: The Case for Lowering the Voting Age

Teens and young voters across the country have lowered the voting age in several cities — and they're setting their sights on DC.

Jul 7, 2016 / StudentNation / Jazmin Kay

Iowa Voting

An Iowa Court Blocks 20,000 Ex-Offenders From Voting An Iowa Court Blocks 20,000 Ex-Offenders From Voting

Nearly 6 million Americans can’t vote because of discriminatory felon-disenfranchisement laws.

Jun 30, 2016 / Ari Berman

The Gutting of the Voting Rights Act Could Decide the 2016 Election

The Gutting of the Voting Rights Act Could Decide the 2016 Election The Gutting of the Voting Rights Act Could Decide the 2016 Election

States with new voting restrictions have 70 percent of the electoral votes needed to win the presidency.

Jun 21, 2016 / Ari Berman

Why Is American Democracy So Broken, and Can It Be Fixed?

Why Is American Democracy So Broken, and Can It Be Fixed? Why Is American Democracy So Broken, and Can It Be Fixed?

The 1 percent never took over American politics. They had control all along.

Jun 9, 2016 / Feature / Roslyn Fuller

A Big Victory for Voting Rights in Ohio

A Big Victory for Voting Rights in Ohio A Big Victory for Voting Rights in Ohio

A federal court restores a week of early voting and same-day registration for thousands of voters in the key swing state.

May 24, 2016 / Ari Berman

It’s Now Harder to Vote in Virginia Because the Supreme Court Gutted the Voting Rights Act

It’s Now Harder to Vote in Virginia Because the Supreme Court Gutted the Voting Rights Act It’s Now Harder to Vote in Virginia Because the Supreme Court Gutted the Voting Rights Act

200,000 registered voters could be blocked from the polls after a federal court upheld Virginia’s voter-ID law.

May 20, 2016 / Ari Berman

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