Something is Rotten in the State of Texas
Cameron County in Texas agreed to halt a voter removal program. But why was Cameron County removing voters in the first place? Here, we break down what exactly is going on in Texas right now.
Allie Rothenberg
What Does the Constitution Say About the Right to Vote?
Nowhere in the original Constitution does it say that U.S. citizens have a right to vote. Instead, the authority to protect voting rights stems from later amendments and legislation, an authority weakened by the Supreme Court and Senate inaction.
The Republican War on Drop Boxes
What started as a Trump-led attack in 2020 has turned into an all-out Republican war on drop boxes, a cornerstone of their coordinated strategy to stop people from voting.
You Should Run for Local Office. Here’s Why
The most meaningful thing you can do is run for office yourself – in most states, it’s not too late to get on the ballot this year. If you’re not ready to run just yet, you can make just as big a difference by investing your time and money toward local races.
January Redistricting Roundup: The New Year Brings New Maps
Five additional states have finished redistricting, while the Supreme Court in Ohio overturned their new maps. Here’s an update of where redistricting stands as we move into 2022.
The Talking Filibuster is a Middle Ground
We can and must do better for the American people. Restoring the filibuster to its historic role complements and will reinvigorate the other pathway to completing bills, 60-vote cloture, by spurring more negotiation.
The Future of Our Democracy Will Come Down To State Legislatures
In state capitals around the country, right-wing lawmakers are preparing to decide the 2024 presidential election. The GOP knows that if they can maintain control of key state legislatures this November, they can capture the White House in 2024 — no matter what voters say.
Congress Should Learn From the Golden State
As the chief elections officer of California, a lifelong advocate of voting rights and as a daughter of the Jim Crow South whose parents fought for their right to vote, I’m calling on Democratic leaders to act boldly on behalf of our most sacred American value.
These 24 States Improved Access to Voting This Year
2021 saw an unprecedented attack on the right to vote. But at the same time, many states took steps to make voting easier. Here’s a roundup of positive voting reforms this year you may have missed.
December Redistricting Roundup: Where Things Stand in All 50 States
With 2021 rapidly coming to a close, we’re also nearing the halfway point in the decennial redistricting process. Here’s an update of where redistricting — and redistricting litigation — stands in all 50 states.
