The Republican Party Sees the Power of the Youth Vote — Why Don’t We?
As a leader of a civic engagement organization and as a young voter, I am issuing a Bat-Signal to those that see our democracy is hanging in the balance.
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Louisiana Gets a Shot at Fair Maps After Supreme Court Ruling in Allen v. Milligan
Most people who work on, or follow, civil rights issues in the U.S. woke up on Thursday, June 8, 2023, with a feeling of impending doom.
What Trump’s Indictment Means for 2024
Trump is convinced that his entire future hinges on the results of the 2024 election: his legacy, his stature and, most importantly, his personal liberty.
In a Major Victory, the Supreme Court Didn’t Break Democracy
Ten years after Chief Justice John Roberts struck down Section 5 in Shelby County, he spared a different critical provision of the Voting Rights Act.
Cleta Mitchell Couldn’t Overturn the 2020 Election, So Now She’s Suppressing Voters
A long-time advocate of false election claims, Mitchell aided former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election and has become a key player among election-denying activists.
Former Vice President Mike Pence’s Record on Voting Rights
Rather than renounce the conspiratorial thinking and falsehoods that led to Jan. 6, Pence has spent the last two years affirming Republican fears about voter fraud.
Texas Republicans Want To Take Houston’s Power Away
Bills would remove election officials and create a process to take over election administration overriding the Democratic stronghold’s election processes.
Youth Voter Suppression Is a Policy Problem. We Need Policy Solutions.
On April 20, a leading voice in conservative politics said the quiet part out loud: Republicans should make it harder for young people to vote.
As a Young Voter in North Carolina, My Voice Won’t Be Silenced
Our generation is disproportionately affected by gun violence, and though we bear the heaviest burden, our voices are often silenced the most.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Record on Voting Rights
Throughout his time in the governor’s office, he’s been more than willing to restrict voting and indulge conspiratorial thinking about elections.
