Why Don’t We Defend Voting on the Grounds of Free Speech?
The vote is one of the central ways democracies give people a voice in their government.
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How the Ballot Initiative Can Transcend Political Polarization
Ballot measures are unique in that there's no clear signal telling voters what party each issue is aligned with.
Viewfinder: Counting Ballots a Week After the Election
Attorneys oversee the ballot process at the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Warehouse on November 15th, 2018, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Mid-Term Voting Disrupted by Humidity and Wet Weather in New York City Polling Places
The five boroughs saw unusually high precipitation on Tuesday, with nearly 100 percent humidity, as New Yorkers trudged through the rain to cast their ballots.
How Did Latinxs Vote in the Mid-Terms?
Turnout levels appear to have been high—and high numbers of Latinxs told their friends and families to vote too.
‘It’s a Mess’: How Barriers to the Ballot Box Marred the Mid-Terms
Across the country, Americans had their enthusiasm to vote tested by problems at polling places including long lines and a shortage of ballots.
What Do the Mid-Terms Mean for Marijuana Legalization in America?
Voters in three of four states with marijuana ballot proposals passed initiatives that loosen restrictions on the substance, but that won't necessarily result in nation-wide expansion of this policy.
Here Are All the Measures Addressing California’s Housing Crisis
Though these ballot initiatives address the state's homelessness problem, many homeless people won't be able to vote on them.
Arkansans Weigh in on the Future of the State’s Voter ID Law
Issue 2 would amend the Arkansas constitution to require a photo ID at the polls and disqualify provisional ballots that aren't certified with proper ID.
Over a Million Felons Could Regain the Right to Vote in Florida
In one of the most consequential mid-term measures nationwide, Florida's Amendment 4 would automatically restore voting rights to most felons who complete their sentences.