Polarization, extremism, and proportional representation
How would electoral reform impact the trend towards extremist, anti-democratic politics?
September 11, 2023
Proportional representation & competitiveness
How a more proportional electoral system would increase political competition.
September 11, 2023
The “goldilocks zone” of political parties
Proportional representation can create space for more parties — but not too many.
September 11, 2023
Constituent relationships under proportional representation
Research suggests that constituents in single-member districts are not more likely to feel that their representatives care about their views than those in multi-member districts.
September 11, 2023
Ruby Freeman and Wandrea’ ArShaye Moss Win Sweeping Victory, Default Judgment Against Rudy Giuliani
Judge orders a trial on the amount of damages take place some time between November 2023 and February 2024.
August 30, 2023
“It Takes All of Us”: A Playbook for Protecting the 2024 Election
Chris Crawford addresses The Parliament of the World’s Religions, outlining the role Americans of different political and religious beliefs can play in protecting democracy.
August 29, 2023
What is the Big Lie?
The Big Lie is the false claim that the 2020 election was stolen from Donald Trump and that the Republicans who affirmed Biden’s victory were part of a conspiracy to defeat their own party’s president
August 15, 2023
What is election subversion?
Election subversion is any effort to change the rules to prevent the true election winner from taking office. It includes disinformation, voter intimidation & suppression, and election denialism.
August 14, 2023
NEW Protect Democracy Report — Democracy on Trial: The Role of Pennsylvania’s High Courts in 2024 and Beyond
A new report released today by Protect Democracy focuses on the stakes of Pennsylvania’s upcoming court elections for democracy in the US.
August 8, 2023
All eyes on Pennsylvania: Upcoming court elections will impact the 2024 election and beyond
This November, Pennsylvania voters will weigh in on statewide judicial vacancies of critical importance for future elections.
August 8, 2023