Eighteen states have enacted new laws that make it harder to vote
From today’s CNN Online: Eighteen states have enacted 30 new laws that make it harder to vote, according to a new tally by the liberal-leaning Brennan Center for Justice that…
Texas Democrats Flee State to Highlight G.O.P. Voting Restrictions
From today’s New York Times: Texas Democrats fled the state on Monday in a last-ditch effort to prevent the passage of a restrictive new voting law in the Republican-controlled legislature,…
Harris announces $25 million investment in DNC voting rights program
From today’s The Hill Online: Vice President Harris on Thursday will roll out a $25 million expansion of the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) “I Will Vote” initiative as Democrats look…
In 6-3 Split, Supreme Court Says Arizona Limits Do Not Violate Voting Rights Act
From today’s CNN Online: The Supreme Court on Thursday said two provisions of an Arizona voting law that restrict how ballots can be cast do not violate the historic Voting…
Voting rights activists on ‘Freedom Ride’ say work will continue after Senate GOP blocks election reform
From today’s Washington Post: It didn’t matter to LaTosha Brown and Cliff Albright that Senate Republicans blocked debate on key voting rights legislation this week. Or that Democrats appear to…
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Opinion: The Really Big Fight on Voting Rights Is Just Around the Corner
From today’s New York Times: With the For the People Act on indefinite hold after a filibuster by Republicans in the Senate on Tuesday, the Voting Rights Act is about…
Texas Democrats’ walkout sets up epic battle over voting rights
From today’s The Hill Online: Texas legislators are gearing up for a titanic battle over a Republican effort to overhaul voting procedures after Democrats conspired to block its passage late…
Minnesota Appeals Court Turns Back Push to Restore Felon Voting Rights
From today’s Minneapolis Star-Tribune: The Minnesota Court of Appeals this week became the second court in two years to reject a lawsuit seeking to restore voting rights to Minnesotans who…
The Democrats Are Walking Right into a Trap on Voting Rights Bills
From today’s Slate Online: The battle over voting rights in Congress has entered a critical stage. The Greeks have now rolled a large wooden horse up to the gates of…
Voting rights bill “For the People Act” advances in Senate over GOP objections
From today’s CBS News Online: The Senate on Tuesday advanced S. 1, the For the People Act, setting up a floor vote for the controversial bill. Senators clashed over voting…