Voter-Determined Districts
Truly fair U.S. electoral districts would allow the views of elected representatives to better reflect those of the people who elect them.
Voting Rights
Reforming Elections Without Excluding Disabled Voters
The Senate’s new election reform package contains big wins for disabled voters—but it leaves some room for improvement.
Pro-Voter Reforms Were Key to Young Americans Voting in the 2018 Elections
Oregon and California’s joint Automatic Voter Registration and preregistration programs illustrate how pro-voter reforms increase voter registration and broaden civic engagement among Millennials and Generation Z.
What States Can Do to Fight Corruption and Empower Voters
State and local leaders can take action to fight back against big money and special interests—and put the public back in charge.
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.
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.