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Are you too dumb to vote?
Sure, ignorance is rampant among the American electorate, as Rick Shenkman argues. But without The People, there would be no Democracy as we know it.
By Louis Bayard Jun 5, 2008
Primary tests Obama, Clinton and Oregon's voting system
Tuesday's Democratic primatry uses the state's unique mail-in balloting system; here's what to expect.
Justin Jouvenal May 20, 2008
Voter suppression in North Carolina?
Allegations have been flying about robo-calls supposedly intended to suppress votes for Obama, but the incident appears to be about incompentence, not malice.
Alex Koppelman May 2, 2008
Diebold, notorious voting firm, rejects $2.6 billion takeover
The company says that it's worth way, way more.
Farhad Manjoo Mar 3, 2008
NYC voting snafu may work in Obama's favor
In many city election districts, unofficial results showed Obama winning no votes at all. A review has turned up a better margin.
Farhad Manjoo Feb 16, 2008
Your presidential candidate: Hot or not?
The best way to make American elections fair, according to a new book, is to use a voting method known for ranking drunk sorority girls.
By Farhad Manjoo Feb 12, 2008
Kucinich's New Hampshire recount doesn't change results
Hillary Clinton seems to have really won New Hampshire after all.
By Farhad Manjoo Jan 25, 2008
Gender bias in the voting booth?
Maybe not. A new study shows female voters aren't voting by gender.
Carol Lloyd Jan 3, 2008
Another election fiasco in Florida?
The Democratic Party is doing battle -- with itself -- over the state's role in the primaries. Some members say it could cost the party in November 2008.
By Michael Scherer Oct 30, 2007
Veiled women allowed to vote
A ruling enabling covered women in Quebec to cast their ballots is, again, causing controversy.
Tracy Clark-Flory Sep 10, 2007
Diebold: New name, same bad voting machines!
A company synonymous with the aggressive pursuit of failure decides it's time for a "fresh identity."
By Farhad Manjoo Aug 16, 2007
It's not just the voting machines -- it's how we count them, too
A new report documents the faulty methods most states use to make sure that electronic voting machines produce correct vote counts.
By Farhad Manjoo Aug 1, 2007
Voting systems in California fail hack test
A computer security team sponsored by the California secretary of state finds three widely used electronic voting systems unsafe.
By Farhad Manjoo Jul 31, 2007
Congress puts off fixing touch-screen voting
Instead of instituting a real fix for the scourge of electronic voting, Democrats look ready to adopt a money-wasting quick fix.
By Farhad Manjoo Jul 21, 2007
Hillary Clinton's balancing act
She's most popular with women -- but many remain wary.
Tracy Clark-Flory Jul 20, 2007
Cat bites voting machine
A voter uses a paperweight to express his feelings about touch-screen voting, and a poll worker uses his hands to express his feelings about voters.
Katharine Mieszkowski Nov 7, 2006
"Jesus didn't smoke no weeds!"
I tried to persuade my Bush-hating, Baptist mother to vote to legalize marijuana in Nevada -- but she wouldn't believe her Savior was cool with pot.
By Debra J. Dickerson Nov 6, 2006
"Hacking Democracy"
On Tuesday, 40 percent of voters will cast ballots on electronic touch-screens. If you're not worried already about the dangers of paperless voting, this HBO documentary will blow your mind.
By Farhad Manjoo Nov 2, 2006
Get out the single-woman vote
New research suggests how.
Lynn Harris Sep 27, 2006
Saudi women get out -- and get -- the vote
In a conservative kingdom, the first females elected to, well, anything.
Lynn Harris Nov 30, 2005
Fun and games in Florida
Are voter mishaps in the Sunshine State a Republican plot, a Democratic scheme or just pure abject incompetence?
By Farhad Manjoo Oct 29, 2004
More GOP dirty tricks in Florida?
Investigative reporter Greg Palast discovers a "secret" voting list, but the document doesn't necessarily prove Republican wrongdoing.
By Farhad Manjoo Oct 27, 2004
Seeing red in Florida
Four years after the biggest voting debacle in U.S. history, many suspect that GOP officials in the crucial state are planning dirty tricks again.
By Farhad Manjoo Oct 15, 2004
The Pentagon doesn't want you to vote overseas
A Web site maintained by the Department of Defense is blocking access to non-military Americans. Could it be worried that expatriates are leaning toward Kerry?
By Farhad Manjoo Sep 21, 2004
World bank of ideas
While the U.S. is busy exporting democracy to Iraq, it should be importing some best democratic practices from the rest of the world, too.
By Eric Weiner Aug 6, 2004
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