Our weekly op-ed highlight reel
News is the heart of what we're about. But The Fulcrum is also a forum for debate about what's ailing American democracy and what could make the system healthier. So here are the most provocative opinion pieces we've posted this week.
A GOP president faced defeat during a national crisis. Why the 1864 election is relevant now.
Arizona State University professor Calvin Schermerhorn breaks down what everyone can learn from President Abraham Lincoln's reelection.
Don't mess with Georgia's mostly-in-person election system. It works best.
The June 9 Georgia primary proved that a primarily mail voting system disenfranchises voters, writes state Sen. Bruce Thompson.
Want a democracy that looks like America? Switch to ranked elections.
"An election system that actively discourages women from running, and then systematically reduces their odds of success, will not ever produce a reflective democracy," writes Courtney Lamendola of RepresentWomen.
Meanwhile, here are our latest news stories:
USPS warns tossup states of delivery challenges as Trump walks back threat
Federal slap on the wrist for a voting equipment maker's misleading claims
Meet the reformer: Justine Lee, who says it's more than just a meal