Proportional representation: Boosting voter turnout and strengthening democracy
Across the world, proportional representation tends to increase voter turnout compared to winner-take-all.
December 3, 2024
175 American scholars write letter supporting select committee on electoral reform
On Tuesday, 175 political scientists, historians, and legal scholars released a letter to members of the U.S. House in support of the Resolution Establishing the Select Committee on Electoral Reform.
November 21, 2024
Peaceful protest is a bulwark for democracy
The importance of protecting space for peaceful protest in a period of rising authoritarianism.
October 31, 2024
Federal judge orders Rudolph Giuliani to turn over most of his property to Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss
A New York federal court ordered Rudolph Giuliani to turnover most of his property to Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss in order to begin to satisfy the verdict they won against him in December 2023.
October 22, 2024
Election official sues for malicious prosecution after Virginia’s “Election Integrity Unit” drops false charges
Today, former election official Michele White filed a malicious prosecution lawsuit against Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares and former Assistant Attorney General Joshua N. Lief.
October 17, 2024
Standing up against election lies: A former election official’s fight to clear her name in Virginia
Former election official Michele White has filed a malicious prosecution lawsuit against Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares and former Assistant Attorney General Joshua N. Lief.
October 17, 2024
The 2024 election after Hurricane Helene: North Carolina
The State Board of Elections and other officials have broad authority to make sure that all eligible voters are able to vote safely and securely this year.
October 16, 2024
Analyzing mass voter challenges in 2024
Mass challenges are frivolous, redundant, and are an attempt to circumvent federal law, but largely fail.
October 9, 2024
Defending the rights of eligible voters
Protect Democracy filed a lawsuit in 2024 to restore the rights of eligible voters in the state of Virginia.
October 7, 2024
The ‘blue shift’ and ‘red mirage’ in election results, explained
The terms refer to a phenomenon where the proportion of votes counted for Democratic candidates increases as votes continue to be tabulated.
October 7, 2024