News & Commentary about Voting Rights

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Nov 7, 2018
In Florida, a Historic Victory for Voting Rights

Nov 7, 2018
Amid Pervasive Voter Suppression, the Big Winner on the 2018 Ballot Was Voting Itself

Nov 7, 2018
New York Registration Deadline Prevents Tens of Thousands From Voting

Nov 5, 2018
In Trump’s Hands, the Census Becomes a Weapon

Nov 2, 2018
Signature Match Laws Disproportionately Impact Voters Already on the Margins
Nov 1, 2018
Voting Rights and the Midterms

Oct 31, 2018
Ohio’s Congressional Map Is Broken. Here Are 3 Ways to Fix It.

Oct 31, 2018
The State Officials Who Have the Power to Suppress the Vote

Oct 31, 2018
The Battle Over Voting Rights In America Is Red-Hot. Here’s What Has Changed Since 2010.

Oct 29, 2018
How the Census Citizenship Question Could Affect Future Elections