Voting Rights
Election Reform can Improve Ballot Access While Preventing Fraud
While defective election systems can have disastrous results, fixing them is not beyond our reach.
Democrats Must Emphasize Boldness, Not Moderation
Obama's moderate approach led to significant accomplishments and the most progressive presidency in a generation. But that was when the GOP was semi-sane.
Activists Warn GA Closure of Early Voting Sites Harms Voters of Color Most
Two runoff elections in Georgia this January will decide control of the Senate as Joe Biden heads for the White House.
Romance Novelists Raise Nearly $400,000 for Dems in Georgia Runoff
Inspired by fellow romance novelist and voter rights advocate Stacey Abrams, Romancing the Runoff organized an auction for the two Democratic Senate candidates ahead of the Georgia runoffs.
Celebrities Make One Last Effort to Get Out the Vote on Twitter
Today is Election Day, and stars from all genres of entertainment proudly showed off "I Voted" stickers or encouraged fans to get to the polls.
This Little Book from 1917 Lists Every Reason Why Women Shouldn't Vote
You won't believe what it says on page 13.
Protesters Gather For TX to 'Count Every Vote' as Court Set to Make Ruling
Texans protests outside a federal courthouse the day before Election Day, calling on the state to count the 127,000 early votes in question.
DOJ Monitors Voting Compliance in Twice as Many Michigan Cities Than 2016
The DOJ will send personnel to Detroit and Hamtramck again this election, but will also be monitoring voting compliance in Eastpointe, Flint, Highland Park, Jackson and Shelby Township.
What Election Officials, Advocates Are Most Concerned About
With in-person voting looking very different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials say it is more important than ever for voters to be well-informed.
Texas Supreme Court Lets GOP Governor Remove County Mail-in Ballot Boxes
The court rules that the restriction wouldn't burden those living in geographically large cities with large populations.
Michigan Gov Faces New Battle Over Gun Ban Which GOP Says Intimidates Voter
"The right to vote and the right to keep and bear arms are not mutually exclusive. No voter should be forced to choose between these fundamental principles," State Rep. Beau LaFave said.
Trump's Call for Militia to 'Watch' Voting Raises Fears of Intimidation
The president's plea to his "people" may increase the belligerence of armed militia members, but voting-rights advocates are ready to fight back.
Louisiana Voter Website Shut Down on National Voter Registration Day
Those who sought to register to vote on National Voter Registration Day in Louisiana through the state's online portal found a "scheduled maintenance" message.
Florida Tells Over 2 Million They Aren't Registered to Vote—But Some Are
The state failed to exclude the thousands of voters whose registration information is shielded from public records review.
A Common-Sense Decision on Felon Voting in Florida
The rule of law has prevailed in a key 11th Circuit Court of Appeals case pertaining to felon voting.
Here Are Places Where Republicans Are Trying To Block Mail-In Ballots
A Texas court blocked efforts to send applications for absentee ballots to all registered voters due to the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday, while similar legal attempts to limit mail-in voting have been made by the Trump campaign and Republican officials in multiple states.
Think Talk of Voter Fraud Is Bunk? Read This Confession and Think Again
A startling report published by the New York Post this past weekend should give pause to those who would downplay the problem of voter fraud.
Modern-Day 'Poll Tax' Amendment In Florida Faces Court Battle Before Electi
The case outcome could affect up to 800,000 potential voters in a state that Trump only won by 113,000 votes in 2016.
Abolish Postmaster General Position and Depoliticize the Post Office
For now, there must be assurances that no barriers are put in the way of voters who wish to cast their ballots by mail.
American Bar Association Calls for Felons to Be Given Full Voting Rights
In 32 states, former felons often have to pay outstanding fines, fees or restitution before they can vote again.
Ohio Will Not Have Extra Drop Boxes for Absentee Ballots, Despite COVID
Ohio's top election official announced Wednesday that the state will allow only one absentee ballot drop box per county for November's election. The state allows voters to request absentee ballots, which can be returned by mail or at drop boxes, without an excuse.
If You're Concerned About Election Delays, Don't Blame the President
Mass mail-in voting presents far too many opportunities for fraud.
GOP Governor Restores Felons' Right to Vote in Presidential Election
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed an executive order restoring felons' right to vote.
Voting Fraud Is a Real Concern. Just Look Around the World
If concern about voter fraud with mail-in ballots is delusional, it is a delusion that is shared by most of the world.
In the Name of John Lewis, Let Us Restore the Voting Rights Act
The late congressman, a beloved friend and inspiration to me, worked tirelessly to end voter suppression practices that are still being deployed today. We must take up the fight.
Trump's Order Excluding Migrants from Census to Face Legal Challenges
President Donald Trump issued a memorandum on Tuesday that would block undocumented migrants from being counted in the census for purposes of redrawing Congressional districts, but legal experts and advocates say it may not be feasible due to legal challenges and practical difficulties.
McConnell's Remembrance of John Lewis Prompts Criticism Over Stalled Bill
John Lewis played an integral part in the passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965.
Florida Felons Still Not Allowed to Vote After Supreme Court Denies Case
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to intervene in a lower court ruling that could prevent hundreds of thousands of Florida felons from voting in November's presidential election, despite an overwhelming majority of voters in the state having approved a constitutional amendment allowing them to vote.
Should Mail Voting Be Expanded?
In the latest Newsweek "Debate," J. Christian Adams and Hans von Spakovsky debate Wendy Weiser.
An All-Mail Election Would Be Dangerous for Democracy
There are a myriad problems, including fraud, voter registration logistics, and ballot harvesting, with expanded mail voting.