Tag: Democracy Democracy articles Becoming a Democracy: From Our Lips to Your Ears A round-up of recent interviews about a better future for US democracy. Jun 11, 2021 June 11, 2021 Steph Routh https://www.sightline.org/profile/steph-routh/ Strategic Communications Manager You’ve Heard of the 300+ Bills to Limit Voting Rights, but Have You Heard of the 700+ Bills Expanding Rights? The 2020 election left a mixed legacy: many state Republicans are scrambling to roll back voting rights, but even more state bills would expand voting rights. May 26, 2021 May 26, 2021 Kristin Eberhard https://www.sightline.org/profile/kristineberhard/ Fellow The Filibuster Stops Progress On Solutions Most Americans Want Senators representing only a fifth of voters become gatekeepers on what laws we can pass. Apr 26, 2021 April 26, 2021 Kristin Eberhard https://www.sightline.org/profile/kristineberhard/ Fellow How Anchorage Ran A Safe, Smooth Pandemic Election Anchorage’s Vote By Mail system protected voters' health and kept turnout high. Jun 16, 2020 June 16, 2020 Jeannette Lee https://www.sightline.org/profile/jeannette-lee/ Alaska Research Director UPDATED: State-by-state Coronavirus Election Readiness Tracker States are delaying elections, expanding vote by mail, or holding elections in disarray (we're looking at you, Wisconsin). Apr 8, 2020 April 8, 2020 Kristin Eberhard https://www.sightline.org/profile/kristineberhard/ Fellow FAQ: Pandemic-Proof Elections With Vote By Mail Here’s what Americans need to know about Vote By Mail. Apr 1, 2020 April 1, 2020 Kristin Eberhard https://www.sightline.org/profile/kristineberhard/ Fellow Vote By Mail Can Save Elections from Coronavirus Social distancing doesn't threaten elections in Vote-At-Home states like Oregon and Washington. Mar 17, 2020 March 17, 2020 Kristin Eberhard https://www.sightline.org/profile/kristineberhard/ Fellow Say Goodbye to Odd-Year Elections to Give More Voters a Voice Odd-year local elections are costing Washingtonians money and participation. Jan 22, 2020 January 22, 2020 Kristin Eberhard https://www.sightline.org/profile/kristineberhard/ Fellow American Democracy Reformers Watching British Columbia Will British Columbians blaze a trail by upgrading democracy to proportional representation? Nov 29, 2018 November 29, 2018 Anna Fahey https://www.sightline.org/profile/anna-fahey/ Senior Director, Communications and Campaigns Questions about Proportional Representation You Were Afraid to Ask What is it and why should American and Canadian voters care? Oct 18, 2018 October 18, 2018 Kristin Eberhard https://www.sightline.org/profile/kristineberhard/ Fellow 1 2 Next »
