Democracy Reform

A coalition of conservative, progressive, and independent students, some over eight days into a hunger strike, congregate in front of the White House to urge President Biden to prioritize voting rights at Lafayette Park in December 2021 in Washington, DC. Centered is a young person holding a sign that reads Hunger Strike 4 Democracy!

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September 10, 2024

One Issue Voters Can Agree On: We Need More Choices in our Elections

Chris Williams
Research Director

photo of two people standing side by side to fill out their ballots at separate voting booths

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June 17, 2024

One Clear Path to Fair Elections: Change How We Elect Our Representatives

Chris Williams
Research Director

We the people sign outside US Capitol

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March 11, 2024

US Elections Aren’t as Free and Fair as They Should Be. Here’s How Science Can Help

Liza Gordon-Rogers
Research Associate

Daily Hampshire Gazette

January 16, 2024

Ask a Scientist: Can Election Science Ensure the Integrity of the 2024 Elections?

Elliott Negin
Former Contributor

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September 8, 2022

Ask a Scientist: How to Thwart Threats to Democracy

Elliott Negin
Former Contributor

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July 6, 2022

Achieving Multiracial, Multiparty Democracy

Michael Latner
Former UCS Fellow

Two people in the foreground of a group of protestors raise their fists in solidarity for George Floyd

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January 7, 2022

Stopping the Decline of US Democracy: Where Is the Coalition We Need?

Michael Latner
Former UCS Fellow

Red light on emergency vehicle outside the US Capitol

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November 22, 2021

Democracy in Peril: Top Political Scientists Highlight What’s at Stake with Freedom to Vote Act

Michael Latner
Former UCS Fellow

Protest for voting rights

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November 1, 2021

The Clock is Running Out to Protect Voting Rights

Michael Latner
Former UCS Fellow

a white man in a brown leather jacket holds up a sign that says 'register early to vote'

Annie Bolin/Unsplash

September 28, 2021

Scientists: Make Your Voices Heard on National Voter Registration Day

UCS Science Network

close-up of a US Census 2020 paper mailing

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August 17, 2021

With Census Data Now Available, You Can Help Protect Democracy: Here’s How

Michael Latner
Former UCS Fellow

Cherry blossoms and the Washington mounment

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June 23, 2021

DC Statehood is Our Right

Genna Reed
Former Director of Policy Analysis

Voting carrels set on a table in the 2019 Ohio general election.

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June 3, 2021

The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Must Be Made Law

UCS Science Network

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May 14, 2021

How to Stop the Dismantling of Democracy

Taryn MacKinney
Former Contributor

Voting carrels set on a table in the 2019 Ohio general election.

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May 11, 2021

Ohio Needs to Strengthen, Not Restrict Voting Rights Protections

Michael Latner
Former UCS Fellow

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May 6, 2021

Scientists Must Get Involved in Democracy Reform!

Andrew Rosenberg
Former Contributor