The Heart of the Voting Rights Act
Section 5 of the VRA was a powerful and effective tool to protect the voting rights of Black Americans, and it is vital that Congress strengthen and expand it in the face of unprecedented attacks on our democracy.
Section 5 of the VRA was a powerful and effective tool to protect the voting rights of Black Americans, and it is vital that Congress strengthen and expand it in the face of unprecedented attacks on our democracy.
The Center for New Data released an analysis of Georgia’s early vote wait times and polling place accessibility in the general election using data from millions of cell phones to assess activity around polling locations.
Investigations into Trump’s “Big Lie” did not end with the impeachment trial in February. The NAACP brought a lawsuit against Trump, his campaign and the RNC for their efforts to disenfranchise Black voters in 2020.
The state of voting rights in this country is concerning — but there are signs of hope. The VRA established a vital foundation and gives us a guide for what lasting and equitable voting rights reform can look like at the federal level.
On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 the U.S. Supreme Court will hear Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee.
While this is the second time Trump was impeached in just over a year, this impeachment will be unlike any other in history: the trial will take place after the indicted president has already left office.
Democracy Docket is excited to see your reform goals in action. Our 100 Days of Democracy initiative will build off these ideas to fight for laws, policies and practices that strengthen our democracy and its institutions.
If you or someone you know is planning to vote in person in Georgia, be prepared and know your rights. The outcome of these two runoff elections will determine control of the U.S. Senate.
As Democrats prepare to hold the House and take back the White House, there’s still one looming question: will Democrats take control of the Senate? The future of the Senate hinges on two January runoff elections in Georgia.
As we enter the post-election period, you may hear certain terms being referenced that relate to the processing and counting of ballots. Check out our list of post-election terms and definitions in the context of the 2020 election.