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The franchise: a look at America's elections

NBC News brings 'Democracy Plaza' to life in the heart of New York City, with interactive exhibits and historic electoral artifacts. Click to learn more and to view a slide show tour of Democracy Plaza. Full story

Winning ‘democracy’ essays

Democracy Plaza: Schedule of events

FREE VIDEO

A video tour of Democracy Plaza
Oct. 20: The "Today" show's Katie Couric, Matt Lauer, Ann Curry and Al Roker unveil Democracy Plaza at Rockefeller Center.

Today show

Forms available for most states

Click here for voter registration forms that you can fill out and mail in for the next election.

Slide show

Democracy in America
There are many visions of democracy in America. What does democracy mean to you? Enter our essay contest and you may get published on MSNBC.com.

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DEMOCRACY PLAZA ESSAYS

What does democracy mean to you?

Send us your thoughts on democracy in America and your essay could be published on MSNBC.com.

MAKING YOUR VOTE COUNT STORIES

New voting systems pass first big test

Voter intimidation in Va.? FBI probes

Pa. voter attacks voting machine

Poll worker allegedly chokes voter

Mo. elections official asked for ID

Scholastic.com Democracy for Kids

Scholastic is the education partner for Democracy Plaza, with a special exhibit to help children understand their rights and responsibilities in a democracy.

TRACK VOTING PROBLEMS

Exclusive map: Track Voter Alert Line calls by state and congressional district

Latest news on voting problems, e-voting

INTERACTIVE

How voting machines work
Learn about the technology, reliability and use of different voting technologies, from paper ballots to e-voting.