In the aftermath of the 2020 Presidential election and President Trump’s attempt to subvert its results, there has been an increased focus on the oft overlooked statewide position of secretary of …
Spot the Difference and Other Games Georgia Voters Find Themselves Playing Ahead of Critical Elections
In the summer of 2021, Georgia governor Brian Kemp signed into law a series of voting restrictions destined to impact citizen turnout in all upcoming state and federal elections. This legislation …
Does Gerrymandering Present a Lasting Threat to Democracy?
While the United States advertises itself as a representative democracy, many voters question the degree to which the United States achieves the democratic ideals of this system. At the forefront of …
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Brought to Limelight: How the Pandemic Increased Democratic Backsliding in the USA
Democracy was already backsiding in many countries before the pandemic, and the United States is no exception. However, the pandemic brought forth already existing problems from its polarizing …
Voting Rights Reforms Killed in Senate
Joe Biden’s first year in office, with respect to his domestic efforts, can be characterized by its unshakable partisan gridlock. This is certainly not a new feature of the modern American presidency, …
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The Big Lie Is About to Score a Big Steal: The 2024 Presidential Election
It has been over a year since this image was burned into the minds of Americans. Many remember the revolting pictures of flames and smoke looming over the Capitol on the evening of January 6th, 2021. …
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“Election Integrity” in Arizona: How Proposed Legislation Would Threaten Democracy
Following the 2020 election, Republican-controlled state legislatures across the country have pushed for restrictive voting measures and other changes to the electoral process. Proponents of these …
Censures, Denials, and the GOP’s Legitimization of Capitol Riots
The storming of the Capitol and attempted insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021 was perhaps the most immediate and explicit threat to the United States’ democracy in recent history. In its aftermath, key …
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