Voting Rights

White sign has a red adn blue American flag and the words "vote here" on it

Kenrya Rankin Sep 13, 2018 3:15PM EDT

People Of Color Are Still Being Locked Out of the Democratic Process

A new report from the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights reinforces what many already know: the Supreme Court’s gutting of the Voting Rights Act made it easier for states to discriminate at the voting booth.

People stand behind white privacy screens that say, "vote"

Alfonso Serrano Sep 6, 2018 12:00PM EDT

ICE Requests Millions of North Carolina Voting Records

State officials say complying with the request will prevent them from preparing for the general election. Critics say the request is brazen attempt to suppress voting rights for people of color.

Sameer Rao Jun 7, 2018 2:02PM EDT

Reject Racism Campaign Pressures Tech Giants to Skip North Carolina

“One way Amazon and Apple can demonstrate a real commitment to espoused values of diversity is by making it clear that they won’t move their headquarters to a state that is rapidly sliding backward on racial oppression and voting rights.”

Blackboard with "vote" written in white chalk

Kenrya Rankin Jun 5, 2018 2:47PM EDT

How You Can Make the Most of the 2018 Midterm Elections

From registering to voting to advocating for the rights of others, these tools have you covered.

Alfonso Serrano Apr 19, 2018 11:59AM EDT

New York Governor Restores Voting Rights to Parolees

An estimated 35,000 residents, overwhelmingly Black and Latinx, stand to benefit from Andrew Cuomo’s executive order.

People stand at voting booths, faces covered by black partitions

Kenrya Rankin Feb 2, 2018 4:47PM EST

Federal Judge: Florida's Voting Ban for Formerly Incarcerated People is Unconstitutional

The judge said that civil rights cannot be withheld based on “partisan, religious or racial bias.”

Ten protestors blocked the George Washington Bridge around 8 a.m. EST today, which can have almost 9,000 cars heading to Manhattan between 8 and 9 a.m.

Yessenia Funes Oct 26, 2016 1:12PM EDT

Immigrant and Voting Rights Activists Shut Down NYC-NJ Bridge in #SomosVisible Campaign

Ten people successfully blocked traffic on the George Washington Bridge during rush hour.

Kenrya Rankin Jul 25, 2016 4:15PM EDT

Virginia's Governor is Restoring Ex-Offenders' Voting Rights One by One

Terry McAuliffe: “The struggle for civil rights has always been a long and difficult one, but the fight goes on.”

Kenrya Rankin Apr 22, 2016 3:15PM EDT

Virginia Gov Restores Voting Rights to 200,000+ Formerly Incarcerated

Governor Terry McAuliffe: “If we are going to build a stronger and more equal Virginia, we must break down barriers to participation in civic life for people who return to society seeking a second chance.”

Kenrya Rankin Apr 7, 2016 1:48PM EDT

Lawsuit Says Ohio Secretary of State Illegally Disenfranchised Registered Voters

The ACLU and Demos allege that Jon Husted violated the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 when he purged 2 million people from the state’s voter rolls.

Miriam Zoila Pérez Apr 4, 2016 1:29PM EDT

SCOTUS Unanimously Affirms 'One Person, One Vote' Principle

In an 8-0 decision, the Supreme Court affirmed that nonvoters should continue to be counted when dividing up congressional districts. This is a big voting rights win for people of color.

Kenrya Rankin Dec 9, 2015 11:41AM EST

SCOTUS Just Heard 2 Cases That Could Redefine Voting Rights in America

If the challengers have their way, the “one person, one vote” principle will ignore millions of Americans.

Kenrya Rankin Oct 12, 2015 2:23PM EDT

California Will Now Automatically Register Citizens to Vote

California Secretary of State Alex Padilla: “Citizens should not be required to opt in to their fundamental right to vote. We do not have to opt in to other rights, such as free speech or due process.”