Carah Ong Whaley

Dec 19, 2024 | thefulcrum.us | Carah Ong Whaley

More than 10,000 officials across the country run U.S. elections. This interview is part of a series highlighting the election heroes who are the faces of democracy. Kim Wyman, a registered Republican, began her career in elections in Thurston County, Washington, more than 30 years ago as the election director. She went on to serve as the county’s auditor, as chief local election officials in most parts of Washington are known.

Sep 17, 2024 | democracyjournal.org | Danielle Allen |Carah Ong Whaley

The ongoing period of democratic backsliding in the United States and around the world, characterized by pernicious polarization, declining trust in democratic institutions, and a troubling openness of citizens to non-democratic alternatives, highlights an urgent need for a renewed focus on civic education.

Sep 17, 2024 | democracyjournal.org | Donna Edwards |Joshua Manuel Bonet |Danielle Allen |Carah Ong Whaley

“Congress is broken.” This common refrain inside and outside of Washington embodies a sentiment shared by the political right and left alike—that Congress is failing to meet its obligations to the American people. Recent public opinion surveys have borne out Americans’ lack of faith in our legislative branch: According to Gallup, Americans trust Congress less than all other government institutions and leaders, at a level of just 32 percent.

Jul 24, 2024 | latinonewsnetwork.com | Carah Ong Whaley

Adrian Fontes, a registered Democrat and Arizona native, was elected Arizona’s secretary of state in November 2022. He previously served four years as the Maricopa County recorder and was the first Latino to hold a countywide elected office in the county, which is home to more than 60 percent of Arizonans and includes Phoenix, Mesa and Scottsdale. Fontes’ victory in November 2016 marked the first time a Democrat held the role of Maricopa County recorder in more than 50 years.

Jun 21, 2024 | fredericknewspost.com | Carah Ong Whaley

Elections are the primary mechanism for Americans to communicate their ideas, priorities and values. As someone who closely studies civic engagement and elections, I’ve seen firsthand the crucial work that election administrators and poll workers do to make it possible for people to have a say in our system of self-governance. They are the faces of democracy. kAmx? E96 &?:E65 $E2E6D[ H6 92G6 2 4@>A=6I 6=64E:@? 25>:?:DEC2E:@?