At first glance, requiring photo ID to vote sounds almost too obvious to argue about. You show ID for everyday tasks that carry far less civic weight, so why wouldn’t voting—arguably the most important civic act—require the same? That’s exactly the intuition behind Husted’s amendment that was recently rejected by Democrats. But like most things…
Counting Votes After Election Day: Fairness Fix or Trust-Busting Loophole?
When the Supreme Court wades into election law, it’s rarely a quiet splash. The latest dispute over whether mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day should still be counted is no exception. On the surface, it sounds like a dry procedural question. In reality, it’s a proxy battle over something much bigger: what we value…
SAVE America Act: Safeguard or Symbolic Politics?
The SAVE America Act is a proposal that aims to require proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. On its face, it sounds about as controversial as saying water is wet: only citizens should vote in U.S. elections. Fair enough. But as with most things in politics, the simplicity ends right…
The 2020 Election Zombie
American politics has always had a tendency to hold grudges, but the lingering battle over the 2020 election might be one of the most stubborn political aftershocks in modern history. Most elections fade into the background once the ballots are counted, the lawsuits are resolved, and the next cycle begins. The 2020 election, however, has…
Election Reform, Minus the Hysteria
Election reform has become one of those topics where reasonable people suddenly forget how to be reasonable. One side starts shouting “voter suppression” before finishing the first sentence. The other starts muttering about fraud like it’s hiding under every ballot box. Meanwhile, thoughtful discussion quietly packs its bags and leaves the room. The House Republicans’…
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