How the Midterms Changed and Clarified the Threats to Democracy
The 2022 midterm elections altered the threats to democracy in the United States, but did not eliminate them.
November 29, 2022
The January 6 Committee Was a Boon to Democracy
Despite severe limitations and outsized expectations, the official investigation into the attack on the Capitol achieved the same measure of success as other similar inquiries.
November 28, 2022
Democrats could win more seats if Cochise County refuses to certify election
In Cochise County, the board of supervisors is ignoring this bedrock principle of American democracy by threatening to refuse to canvass and certify the results of the 2022 election.
November 27, 2022
Passing Electoral Count Act reforms is vital to national security
November 21, 2022
Without Congressional Action, Lafayette Square and January 6th Can Happen Again
In the two and a half years since National Guard troops descended on Lafayette Square during peaceful protests, Congress has done little to prevent it from happening again.
November 16, 2022
The Crisis of Winner-Take-All Elections and the Potential of Proportional Representation
On November 15th, Fix Our House, New America, and Protect Democracy hosted a discussion about the collapse of competitive elections in our democracy and pathways for reform.
November 15, 2022
Election Denying Officials Who Refuse to Certify Election Results Could Face Prosecution
As Election Day approaches, so does the prospect of certain state or local officials “going rogue” and attempting to refuse to certify election results.
November 7, 2022
Election Deniers Get the Spotlight and the Dollars, But Don’t Have the Votes to Match
Deniers and doubters are winning elections nationwide but command a small base of political support.
November 3, 2022
Why are democracies reeling?
To date, there’s no consensus explanation for what’s driving this process. But several theories have emerged to help explain why the commitment to democracy is weakening.
November 1, 2022
Independent State Legislature Theory
Protect Democracy is leading research and analysis of the Independent State Legislature theory in order to inform litigants, the public, the media, and others about its potentially dire consequences.
October 31, 2022