Democracy + Elections
Everything You Wanted to Know about Portland Charter Review but Were Afraid to Ask
The third ever Charter Commission is meeting right now to propose amendments to Portland’s city charter.
Some Good News on State Voting Rights Bills
Most states are moving to make it easier to vote, but a few states are moving backwards.
Washington State Joins the Movement to Honor Voting Rights for All Community Members
Starting January 2022, all citizens will have the right to vote upon release from prison
Automatic Voter Registration Continues to Kick Ass in Oregon
94 percent of eligible voters are now registered to vote and kept up-to-date.
Becoming a Democracy: From Our Lips to Your Ears
A round-up of recent interviews about a better future for US democracy.
Alaska’s Lawmakers Have a Bipartisan Election Fix at Their Fingertips
Can Juneau show the rest of America how to make elections inclusive and secure?
The Filibuster Stops Progress On Solutions Most Americans Want
Senators representing only a fifth of voters become gatekeepers on what laws we can pass.