Congressional Democrats Introduce Ambitious New Bill to Restore the Voting Rights Act Congressional Democrats Introduce Ambitious New Bill to Restore the Voting Rights Act
Two years ago, the Supreme Court gutted the VRA. Senator Patrick Leahy and Congressman John Lewis have a plan to fix that.
Jun 24, 2015 / Ari Berman
Thousands of Voters Are Disenfranchised by North Carolina’s Voting Restrictions Thousands of Voters Are Disenfranchised by North Carolina’s Voting Restrictions
North Carolina’s new voting restrictions are preventing African-Americans and Democrats from voting.
Jun 16, 2015 / Ari Berman
Magna Carta Said No Man Is Above the Law, but What About Corporations? Magna Carta Said No Man Is Above the Law, but What About Corporations?
Celebrate the great charter of liberty by amending the US Constitution on behalf of democracy.
Jun 15, 2015 / John Nichols
Hillary Clinton’s Bold Plan for Voting Rights Hillary Clinton’s Bold Plan for Voting Rights
Clinton slams the “phantom epidemic of voter fraud” and proposes reforms that would make it eaiser for millions to vote.
Jun 4, 2015 / Blog / Ari Berman
Ireland Embraces Marriage Equality and Shows the US What Democracy Looks Like Ireland Embraces Marriage Equality and Shows the US What Democracy Looks Like
Nothing boosts turnout like giving votes a chance to do the right thing.
May 24, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols
How the Money Primary Is Undermining Voting Rights How the Money Primary Is Undermining Voting Rights
Fifty years ago, African-Americans were denied the right to vote. Now the vast majority of Americans are being denied the rightful value of their vote.
May 19, 2015 / Feature / Ari Berman
Jamie Raskin Is Running for Congress to ‘Renew Popular Democracy in America’ Jamie Raskin Is Running for Congress to ‘Renew Popular Democracy in America’
One of the nation’s leading advocates for voting rights, fair elections, and amending corporate cash out of politics wants to shake up the House.
Apr 20, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols
Enshrine the Right to Vote in the Constitution Enshrine the Right to Vote in the Constitution
After 150 years, it is time for the last Reconstruction Amendment.
Apr 16, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols
What to Do About Record Low Voter Turnout? Call a Holiday! What to Do About Record Low Voter Turnout? Call a Holiday!
To address dismal election participation, Bernie Sanders proposes giving citizens time off for Democracy Day.
Nov 17, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
This Is a ‘Pivotal Moment’ for the Movement to Remove Big Money From Politics This Is a ‘Pivotal Moment’ for the Movement to Remove Big Money From Politics
A grassroots citizen-driven campaign has forced the Senate to debate a constitutional response to Citizens United.
Sep 8, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols