Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Tag: Elections
10/05/2020
6 Reasons Not to Panic About the Election
Yes, Trump is threatening the vote count. But our institutions might be stronger than you think.
Every day we work on the policies and law underpinning our elections. We regularly point out the flaws in our electoral system. They are real. But when it comes to stealing a national election, let’s all take a deep breath.
10/02/2020
Also on the Ballot: Initiatives that Advance (and Undercut) Democracy
Ballot initiative this year could change how elections across the country look in the future
With the interest in this year’s national elections so intense, and the volume so high, almost all eyes are on the race for President, partisan control of the Senate, and increasingly whether we can get through November 3rd and the weeks afterward with our democracy intact.
But largely out of the spotlight of national media attention, elections are taking place at the state level that will determine control of state legislatures prior to the next redistricting. In addition, there are a number of election-related ballot initiatives designed to encourage and increase the ability for people to vote, and a smaller number designed to roll it back. . . .