In Minnesota, Republican secretary of state candidate Kim Crockett has repeatedly attacked the election process and insisted on the Big Lie that the 2020 election was stolen.
Election deniers win some, lose some Read More
We as a nation desperately need the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act, which was passed by the House of Representatives on January 13, and is held hostage today by the Senate filibuster threat.
Act now to protect voting rights and preserve the nation Read More
Enfranchisement, improving access to voting, of Black voters in particular has been associated with reductions in Black AND white child education gaps.
Why voting is good for your health Read More
Marchers rallied in the nation’s capital and cities across the country, demanding passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, the For the People Act, and for D.C. statehood.
Thousands march on for voting rights, D.C. statehood Read More
There are three urgently important steps Congress must take this year to defend voting rights and strengthen democracy.
Three urgent steps to defend democracy from cynics and skeptics Read More
It’s not just some ‘Red’ states in the South and elsewhere that are targeting Blacks and other people of color in their voter suppression efforts.
Voter suppression lurks in Minnesota as well Read More
‘Major League Baseball fundamentally supports voting rights for all Americans and opposes restrictions to the ballot box…’
MLB pulls All-Star game from Atlanta due to GA’s voter restriction law Read More
Despite all the challenges to this year’s election, voting is a fundamental civil right.
People are there to help if there’s trouble at the polls Read More
Police pepper-sprayed a disabled woman, children, and many others at a peaceful march to the polls in Graham, North Carolina on Saturday, October 31
Tear gassing voters and children in North Carolina Read More
Just weeks before Election Day, with millions of people voting already, the Black vote is being attacked from every angle.
It’s up to us to defend the Black vote Read More The number of Georgia voters have soared, while their polling places have dwindled. Why?
Why do nonwhite Georgia voters have to wait in line for hours? Read More
‘We are Black athletes and artists working together. Our priority right now is combating systemic, racist voter suppression by educating, energizing, and protecting our community in 2020.’
More Than A Vote: King James leads plans to increase poll workers Read More
It is your right to vote. Exercise that right proudly and make your voice heard.
How to make sure your vote counts in November Read More
What’s often missing, though, from any inventory of voter suppression techniques is mention of an essential ingredient: language.
The new language of vote suppression Read More
The law disproportionately affects Black and Latino voters, say the civil rights groups who brought the lawsuit. As a scholar of African-American history, I recognize an old story in this new electoral controversy.
Black voter suppression still a reality Read More
Stacey Abrams would be the first African American female governor elected in history if she wins. Over 482,000 people have voted in Georgia in advance, which included 92,000 on October 19 alone.
Signs favor record midterm voter turnout despite voter suppression Read More