The Rise of the Political Text Message
The FCC gives political campaigns the long-awaited green light on peer-to-peer text messaging.
One Step Toward a More Just Society
A constitutional amendment for voting procedures is necessary to protect the right to vote for all Americans.
Voting Amid a Pandemic
As COVID-19 persists, governments must decide whether, when, where, and how to hold elections.
Would a National Popular Vote Make Every Vote Count?
Proposed legislation could change state regulations that allocate presidential electoral votes.
The Costs of Voter ID Requirements
Research shows that requiring voter IDs imposes substantial costs, especially on disadvantaged groups.
Elections Have Consequences, on Future Elections
The Supreme Court’s approval of Ohio’s voting roll purge will limit voter turnout in future elections.
The End of Challenges to Partisan Gerrymandering
Challenges to redistricting are unlikely to be successful after recent Supreme Court decisions.
Could You Lose Your Voter Registration for Not Voting?
The Supreme Court will decide if Ohio can automatically remove inactive voters from its registry.
Supreme Court Reviews Minnesota Sanction on Political Clothing
The Supreme Court will determine whether states can ban voters from wearing politically themed clothing.
Finding a Path Back to Democratic Governance
Eliminating the primary and caucus rules would create a more productive and responsive democracy.
Restricting Race-Conscious Redistricting
Two decisions by the Supreme Court impose new limits on racial redistricting.
Voter Data Request Is Illegal, Not Just Controversial
The Trump Administration’s information request violates a longstanding federal law.