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Selma and Current Threats to the Voting Rights Act (Blog)

3/7/2023

As activists gathered in Selma on Sunday to reenact the steps of marchers like John Lewis and Martin Luther King, Jr., we are reminded that the fight for voting rights is as alive today as it was in…

Voting Local Matters: Why You Should Vote for Mayor (Blog)

2/23/2023

Mayors have the power to shape the vision of the city. They are the public face of the city and that role has influence. Get all the info you need to cast your vote for this significant role.

State of the Union Bingo! 2023 Edition (Blog)

2/7/2023

Join us in tracking the anticipated buzzwords for 2023's State of the Union speech from President Biden.

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About American Voting Rights? (Blog)

1/18/2023

The fight for voting rights is ongoing. One way to fight for a stronger future is to make sure we're up to date on our history. How well will you do in this quiz about voting rights?

11 Ways You Protected Democracy in 2022! (Blog)

12/15/2022

In a groundbreaking year, you rallied, donated, wrote representatives, and voted to defend a democracy in which all voters can safely and fairly make their voices heard. Here are a few highlights.

Voter Challenge Laws as a Suppression Tactic (Blog)

12/13/2022

Individual voter challenges occur when a person’s eligibility to vote is questioned. Across the country, ithey have been a vehicle for race- and language-based discrimination, election confusion, and…

The Latest Threat to the Voting Rights Act: Merrill v. Milligan (Blog)

12/8/2022

In the last decade, the US Supreme Court has severely weakened the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which was widely agreed to be the most influential civil rights law in our history. This term, the…

What is a Runoff Election? (Blog)

11/16/2022

What does it mean when a state goes into a runoff election? We break it down.

The Election's Over — Now What? (Blog)

11/9/2022

You've cast your vote and possibly received the results — so what do you do now to defend democracy? Our advocacy, litigation, and voting rights teams have some tips.

Reforming the Electoral Count Act (Blog)

11/3/2022

Congress has been considering legislation to update how votes are counted and cast by the Electoral College throughout 2022. Current bipartisan proposals would clarify existing ambiguities in the…