Voter Suppression During the 2018 Midterm Elections
In an election where so much was at stake, countless Americans were prevented from making their voices heard because of voter suppression and other Election Day problems.
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Obstacles to Voting for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
Each election, survivors of intimate partner violence face unique barriers that can prevent them from voting.
Conservative Lawmakers Are Suppressing Voters—Here’s What You Can Do to Fight Back
Despite conservative lawmakers’ unwavering attempts to keep people from voting, Americans remain resilient.
Jason Kander Goes Outside the Wire
Hosts Daniella and Ed chat with Jason Kander, founder of the voting rights advocacy group Let America Vote, about his new book and the Nike ad campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick.
Protecting the Voting Rights of Americans Detained While Awaiting Trial
Voting-eligible Americans detained in jails while awaiting trial are legally allowed to vote—but easily avoidable obstacles often prevent them from doing so.
Brett Kavanaugh Threatens Americans’ Fundamental Right to Vote
Senators should demand a U.S. Supreme Court Justice who will protect the right to vote for all Americans.
5 Ways to Increase Voter Turnout in African American Communities
Voter suppression, as well as a lack of ongoing and meaningful engagement, prevent African Americans from fully participating in the political process.
5 Ways to Increase Voter Turnout in Latinx American Communities
Discriminatory voting laws and lack of voter engagement prevent Latinx Americans from leveraging their full political power at the polls.
5 Ways to Increase Voter Turnout in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
Systemic barriers and voter suppression tactics have contributed to a consistent gap in voter turnout between the AI/AN community and other racial and ethnic groups.
5 Ways to Increase Asian American Voter Turnout
The Asian American community faces a persistent voter turnout disparity—but the barriers can be overcome with appropriate policy efforts.
Voter Purges Prevent Eligible Americans from Voting
Voter purges silence Americans at the ballot box, and Ohio’s voter purge case will have important repercussions on the future of voting rights.
Five Truths About Voter Suppression
Trump’s investigation of American voters is another pretext for further voter suppression, which is already depriving Americans of their right to vote.
Voter Suppression Is Real: Americans Must Remain Vigilant
Policymakers and advocates must remain vigilant against efforts to suppress voters of color from exercising their constitutional right.
Voting Rights Victories Are Pyrrhic but Worth Celebrating
Courts have overturned several state-level voter suppression laws, but the cases should never have been necessary in the first place.
A Voting Rights Story
Over his nearly 50 years in the North Carolina state legislator, Rep. Mickey Michaux helped increase voting rights and participation. However, recent efforts in the state are putting these advances at risk.