Activism

Honoring John Lewis’ Vision on Bloody Sunday

Trey Walk / Facing South Mar 5, 2024 He knew safeguarding democracy required far more than voting. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

DEIB

The Fight to Expand Ballot Access for Native Americans

Grace Panetta / 19th News Dec 1, 2023 Voting rights attorney Jacqueline De León says that as Native Americans have flexed their political power, some states have tried to add barriers. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Courts & Law

Court Guts Key Provision of the Voting Rights Act

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Nov 21, 2023 "This decision is a devastating blow to the civil rights of every American, and the integrity of our nation's electoral system." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Politics

Red and Blue State Divide Grows Wider in Voting and Election Laws

Zachary Roth / Colorado Newsline Jun 29, 2023 As the 2024 election draws nearer, red and blue states are clashing over voting laws. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Courts & Law

The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Voting Rights Is Not as Good as It Seems

Bill Blum / The Progressive Jun 19, 2023 The decision to block a racist electoral map in Alabama comes with a fine-print caveat. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Courts & Law

Voting Maps Throughout the Deep South May Be Redrawn After Surprise Supreme Court Ruling

Marilyn W. Thompson / ProPublica Jun 14, 2023 In a rare victory for voting rights, a surprise SCOTUS ruling could see hundreds of maps redrawn in the Deep South. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Courts & Law

The Voting Rights Act Dodged a Bullet—For Now

Marjorie Cohn / Truthout Jun 13, 2023 Chief Justice Roberts does a volte face to reject Republican gerrymandering in Alabama, which protects the Voting Rights Act—for now. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Courts & Law

Major Cases of the Supreme Court’s 2022 Term

Bill Blum / Truthdig Dec 19, 2022 The court is now firmly controlled by an emboldened super-majority of right-wing politicians dressed in black robes. These are the cases where they likely will do the most damage this term. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Courts & Law

The Worst Decisions of the Roberts Court (A Partial List)

Bill Blum / Truthdig Dec 19, 2022 Reasonable minds can differ about the most regressive opinions of the Roberts Court. But here are the decisions that should make any court-watcher's list. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

House Passes ‘Historic’ Bill to Restore and Expand Voting Rights

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Dec 8, 2019 Only one Republican backed the legislation crafted to combat voter suppression that has proliferated since a 2013 Supreme Court ruling. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Now Is Not the Time for Democrats to Waver

Bill Blum / Truthdig Nov 28, 2019 This is a time when principle must prevail over pragmatism. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: Republicans Have a Dangerous New Scare Tactic

Robert Reich / Truthdig Nov 25, 2019 The GOP claims millions of voters are casting their ballots illegally to rig our elections. It's an odious myth that demands debunking. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )