Voting Rights
Four Years After Florida Voted To Restore Voting Rights For People Convicted Of A Felony, An Estimated 1 Million Still Can’t Vote In The Midterm Elections
“If I go vote, [Gov. Ron] DeSantis will have me arrested,” said one person with a felony conviction who’s listed as an active voter on a state website.
The 2022 Midterms Are A Referendum On Abortion Rights And LGBTQ Freedoms. Here's How To Have Your Say.
These midterm elections hold a lot of weight this year on a wide range of issues, including abortion rights and LGBTQ rights.
Texas’s Confusing Voter Registration System Is An Early Result Of Congress's Failed Voting Rights Push
Thousands of Texas voters struggled to correctly submit mail ballot applications and ballots under a new, stringent law.
Democrats' Voting Rights Plan Is Dead After They Failed To Change Senate Rules
Senate Democrats were not able to vote together to change the filibuster for the bill, stalling a core Democratic campaign promise.
President Joe Biden Didn’t Expect Republicans To Obstruct His Agenda
“What are they for? Name me one thing they’re for,” Biden said on Wednesday.
Two Days After Calling For Voting Rights Reform From Georgia, Biden Said Democrats Have “Missed This Time”
“I hope we can get this done, but the honest to god answer is I don’t know,” Biden said.
Biden Made His Most Forceful Rebuke Of Republicans Yet Over Voting Rights, But There’s Still No Progress On Reforms
Joe Biden’s speech in Georgia was “stirring,” but the two major voting rights bills are still far from becoming law.
A Coalition Of Voting Rights Groups Will Skip Biden's Speech In Georgia
“What we're saying is we don't need another speech. What we need is actually a plan.”
The Supreme Court Again Made It Harder To Challenge State Laws That Restrict How People Can Vote
In a 6–3 decision, the court upheld Arizona voting laws that the challengers argued discriminated against Native American, Latino, and Black voters.
The Justice Department Is Taking Georgia To Court Over The State’s New Voting Restrictions
“Where we believe the civil rights of Americans have been violated, we will not hesitate to act,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said.
In His First Press Conference, Biden Moved Closer To Supporting Radically Changing How The Senate Works
In his first White House press conference, Biden suggested he could support drastic change to how the Senate works.
Black Students In Texas Filed A Voting Rights Suit But Didn’t Get An Answer In Time
“We're fighting for fair and equal access to the polls — that has been the fight for half a century.”
The Supreme Court Will Let Alabama Ban Drive-Up Voting For People With Disabilities During The Pandemic
Justice Sonia Sotomayor accused her conservative colleagues of getting in the way of local election officials “ready and willing to help vulnerable voters.”
A Federal Judge Accused Other Judges Across The Country Of A “Systematic Effort” To Suppress Votes
“Hiding behind closed courthouse doors does not change the fact that ruling by ruling, many courts are chipping away at votes that ought to be counted,” Judge Karen Nelson Moore wrote.
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What Questions Do YOU Have About Voting In The United States?
There are no dumb questions here.
Taylor Swift Just Launched A Page Full Of Voting Resources On Instagram, And It's So Useful
"We need everyone. And it is more important than I can even possibly say."
Can You Figure Out Which Of These Common Voting "Facts" Are Actually Total Lies?
Don't get fooled by voting misinformation.
Trump Is Waging A Multistate, Multimillion-Dollar Legal Battle Against Mail-In Voting During The Pandemic
Trump's campaign is backing up his rhetoric against mail-in ballots with a deep-pocketed legal push to make it harder for people to vote remotely.
A Federal Court Has Denied Voting Rights To Ex-Felons In Florida Who Can’t Pay Off Court Fees
Florida residents voted to extend voting rights to former felons, but actions by the Republican legislature and courts mean many people will still not be able to vote.
A Brief Visual History Of The Voting Rights Act
The Voting Rights Act was signed into law 55 years ago. It's more relevant than ever today.
Two Trump-Appointed Judges Rejected Calls To Step Aside From A Florida Voting Rights Fight
11th Circuit Judges Barbara Lagoa and Robert Luck disputed that they were disqualified from a case because they participated in a related case as state supreme court judges.
Jaden Smith And Common Are Partnering With One Of The Largest Voter Registration Orgs To Boost Turnout
Vote.org is partnering with Common, Jaden Smith and others as the general election plays out amid COVID-19 concerns.
Trump's Attack On Vote-By-Mail Plans In Key 2020 States Is "Misinformation," A Top State Official Says
“There is so much misinformation in those tweets that I don't know how to weigh any of it other than to simply just cut through and speak the truth,” Michigan’s secretary of state said.
Opinion: Teenagers Are Changing The World. They Should Be Allowed To Vote.
Young activists are leading global struggles over climate change and civil rights. There's no reason why they shouldn't have a say in who runs their government.
Florida's Governor Signed A Law Making It Harder For Felons To Vote — And Immediately Got Sued
Opponents says a new Florida law that requires felons to pay past fines amounts to a poll tax, something with a long and racist history in the US.
Beto O’Rourke Wants Term Limits For Congress And The Supreme Court
The presidential candidate released a broad voting rights and government reform plan Wednesday, which would also include making Election Day a national holiday.
Cory Booker’s New Plan For Voting Rights Is A Glimpse At The Activist Spirit Of His Candidacy
Booker is taking an intersectional message to the cradle of the civil rights movement.
Stacey Abrams' Georgia Voters "Knew It Was Going To Happen"
Abrams tried. But ultimately she could not, for now, preserve her supporters' idea of democracy in Georgia.
“A Separate Standard”: Voters In Florida Say Disability And Age Can Erase Your Vote
A man in Florida rendered quadriplegic by multiple sclerosis has had to jump through hoops for years to get his vote counted. There are many more like him.
Voting Rights Were The Biggest Winner In The Elections
Voting rights and electoral issues were on the ballot in 13 states, and voters overwhelmingly supported expanding access to the ballot box.
Floridians Just Voted To Restore Voting Rights For More Than 1 Million Convicted Felons
Under the constitutional amendment, felons, except those convicted of murder or sexual offenses, will become eligible to vote after they complete their sentence.
This Election Showed Why Voting Rights Will Be A Defining Struggle For Our Generation
I voted for the first time in 2000, and watched the Florida recount descend into farce. It has only gotten worse ever since.
Native Americans Aren’t Fighting For Democrats In North Dakota — They’re Fighting For Their Voice
“If we can turn out the largest Native vote in North Dakota history, I believe that’s sending a message.”
Why Is It So Hard For Native Americans To Vote In This Utah County?
In San Juan County, a majority Navajo population has lived for decades with a primarily white, Mormon government. This election could change that — if people can cast their vote.
A Federal Judge Has Blocked Georgia From Throwing Out Absentee Ballots With Signature Issues
“The Court does not understand how assuring that all eligible voters are permitted to vote undermines integrity of the election process,” a federal judge in Atlanta wrote.
Stacey Abrams Accused Brian Kemp Of Creating An “Atmosphere Of Fear” Around Voting In Georgia’s First Gubernatorial Debate
Kemp, Georgia's secretary of state, said the idea that there's voter suppression is a "farce."
Voting Rights Is Now The Central Fight In Georgia’s Governor Race. Stacey Abrams Is Ready.
The fight over 53,000 voter applications is something Abrams prepared for.
This Ballot Initiative Could Restore Voting Rights For One Million Convicted Felons In Florida
Activists are trying to a get a referendum on the 2018 ballot that would vastly expand the number of felons who've served time who would be able to vote.
It's Time For Amazon's Founder To Put All That Money To Good Use
His company is taking over the world. But now is the time for Jeff Bezos to fight for something bigger.
Democrats Worry They'll Keep Losing If They Can't Get Organized Around Voting Rights
“Everything is at stake.”
Trump Is Launching A Commission To Investigate Widespread Voter Fraud Even Though There's No Evidence It Exists
Trump, who claimed with no evidence that voter fraud led to Hillary Clinton receiving more votes in the popular vote in the 2016 presidential election, is making a good on his promise to probe election practices.
A Georgia Grandmother Faced Charges After She Helped A Black Voter
Olivia Pearson faced two felony charges after she helped a voter cast a ballot in her South Georgia hometown. Her supporters called her trial an attempt to suppress black voters. Prosecutors said they must ensure the integrity of the vote.
Obama Says He Won't Stay Silent If Trump Pushes Discrimination
The president said he believes that one day the United States will have "a woman president, a Latino president, a Jewish president, a Hindu president," if equal rights are given to all people.
Surprising Facts About Women Who Paved The Way
How many firsts will you see in your lifetime?
70,000 Convicted Felons Have Sued To Get Their Voting Rights Back
A class-action lawsuit filed Friday aims to restore the voting rights of people in Louisiana who are out of prison on parole or probation.
Hillary Clinton Calls For Universal, Automatic Voter Registration When Americans Turn 18
Taking shots at Republican presidential candidates, Clinton sought to position herself as a champion for minority voters and proposed sweeping changes to voting rights across the country.
Obama Dreams Of Economic Equality At March On Washington Anniversary
On the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, the president says a fairer economy "remains our great unfinished business."
9 Ways Voting In North Carolina Is About To Get Harder
On Thursday night, North Carolina passed sweeping restrictive voting laws in the wake of the Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act decision.
8 Times The Voting Rights Act Stopped Voting Laws From Changing
The provision of the historic civil rights law struck down Tuesday has been used to keep voting changes considered to have discriminatory effect from happening.
Why Military Groups Are Fighting Obama's Ohio Voter Suit
It's not about Romney, and it's not even about Ohio voters this cycle, says Captain Wright. "BAD PRECEDENT," "HOGWASH," and special accommodations for the troops.
