In Reply to: Why has voting never been a problem until Trump? posted by Bruinfan4ever on February 15, 2026 at 09:35:22
For much of U.S. history, voting has not been fully fair or accessible to everyone. From the disenfranchisement of minorities and women to corruption influenced by political machines and organized interests, expanding and protecting voting rights has required sustained civil rights movements and legislative reform.
The difference today, is not that election integrity concerns are new, but that the current Supreme Court appears increasingly willing to address violations only after harm has already occurred—potentially after an election has been decided and power has changed hands.
There are also ethical concerns surrounding the Court. When justices accept significant gifts from individuals who have interests before the Court, it raises questions about impartiality. Court decisions that weaken anti-corruption laws or narrowed definitions of bribery setting precedents that make it more difficult to hold public officials accountable, unless an explicit quid pro quo is documented.
If you feel that elections have historically been fair, it is probably because you are taking the POV of a white man. Relatively fair elections have a short history in the US.