Electoral Reform

Automatic Voter Registration in Oregon Is Revolutionizing American Democracy

Automatic Voter Registration in Oregon Is Revolutionizing American Democracy Automatic Voter Registration in Oregon Is Revolutionizing American Democracy

The state’s new registration system is a model for the rest of the country.

May 16, 2016 / Ari Berman

One of the Most Racially Divided States in the Country Just Passed a New Voter-ID Bill

One of the Most Racially Divided States in the Country Just Passed a New Voter-ID Bill One of the Most Racially Divided States in the Country Just Passed a New Voter-ID Bill

Missouri Democrats filibustered against the GOP-sponsored bill, noting that 5 percent of the electorate—220,000 registered voters—lack a government-issued photo ID.

May 13, 2016 / Ari Berman

Trump supporters in Iowa

Voter Suppression Is the Only Way Donald Trump Can Win Voter Suppression Is the Only Way Donald Trump Can Win

Given his terrible numbers among non-white and young voters, Trump may try to massively suppress Democratic votes.

May 9, 2016 / Ari Berman

GOP Debate SC

How to Destroy the Republican Party, in 3 Easy Steps How to Destroy the Republican Party, in 3 Easy Steps

With a few common-sense reforms, Democrats can finish the job Donald Trump has already started.

May 4, 2016 / Feature / Thomas Geoghegan

Virginia Just Gave 200,000 People the Right to Vote

Virginia Just Gave 200,000 People the Right to Vote Virginia Just Gave 200,000 People the Right to Vote

While some states are working to limit the franchise, the Old Dominion’s going in a different direction.

Apr 22, 2016 / Joshua Holland

Voting New York Primaries

If You’re Going to Accuse a Democratic Campaign of Election Theft, You Should Offer Some Evidence If You’re Going to Accuse a Democratic Campaign of Election Theft, You Should Offer Some Evidence

Yes, we can handle the truth: a reply to Fitrakis and Wasserman.

Apr 22, 2016 / Joshua Holland

Sanders Supporters in Prospect Park

There Is Only One Way Bernie Sanders Can Win New York Tomorrow There Is Only One Way Bernie Sanders Can Win New York Tomorrow

Clinton has the party machine locked up. So Sanders's supporters will need to overwhelm the establishment and swamp the polls.

Apr 18, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

27 Percent of New York’s Registered Voters Won’t Be Able to Vote in the State’s Primary

27 Percent of New York’s Registered Voters Won’t Be Able to Vote in the State’s Primary 27 Percent of New York’s Registered Voters Won’t Be Able to Vote in the State’s Primary

New York is the fourth-bluest state in the country, but has some of the worst voting laws.

Apr 18, 2016 / Ari Berman

Clinton and Sanders Sue Arizona Over 5-Hour Lines in the March Primary

Clinton and Sanders Sue Arizona Over 5-Hour Lines in the March Primary Clinton and Sanders Sue Arizona Over 5-Hour Lines in the March Primary

Arizona’s election problems showed the disastrous consequences of gutting the Voting Rights Act.

Apr 15, 2016 / Ari Berman

Voting in Wisconsin

A Black Man Brought 3 Forms of ID to the Polls in Wisconsin. He Still Couldn’t Vote. A Black Man Brought 3 Forms of ID to the Polls in Wisconsin. He Still Couldn’t Vote.

Now Eddie Lee Holloway is suing—and a federal court just agreed with him.

Apr 13, 2016 / Ari Berman

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