voter suppression

Rep. Ayanna Pressley Introduces Bill to Allow Convicted Felons To Vote in Federal Elections

Co-sponsored with Vermont Sen. Peter Welch the legislation would “guarantee the right to vote in federal elections for all citizens regardless of their criminal record.”
12/07/2023

5 Things To Consider Before Voting On Election Day

Here are some steps to ensure your voice is heard and to boost Black voter turnout.
11/03/2023

Voter Fraud Charges Dropped Against Black Woman In Tallahassee

Marsha Ervin, a 69-year-old Black woman arrested by law enforcement on suspicion of voter fraud.
10/19/2023

2022 Midterm Elections: Black Georgia Voters Turning Out In High Numbers Despite New Restrictive Laws

Volunteers on the ground are helping people navigate the new layer of voter suppression laws, says Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown.
11/04/2022

2022 Midterm Elections: Black Georgia Voters Turning Out In High Numbers Despite New Restrictive Laws

Volunteers on the ground are helping people navigate the new layer of voter suppression laws, says Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown.
11/04/2022

More Than One Million Americans Won’t Be Eligible to Vote in Florida on November 8th

A grassroots organization in the state is working to restore voting rights for its returning citizens.
10/31/2022

Stacey Abrams Warns Of Voter Suppression In Georgia As Early Ballot Casting Begins

Early voter turnout has already shattered records over the previous election.
10/25/2022

New York Enacts New Law To Protect Voting Rights

Named for the late civil rights hero Rep. John R. Lewis, the law prevents local counties from enacting rules that suppress the Black vote.
06/21/2022
Voting in Texas

OPINION: No Matter How Bold The Voter Suppression In Texas, There’s Too Much At Stake To Stay At Home

Poor, low-income and marginalized people have the most to lose on primary day.
03/01/2022
Michelle Obama on BET Buzz 2021.

Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote Adds New Lineup Of Celebs To Drive Voter Registration In 2022

See who the former first lady recruited to help fight the latest battle against voter suppression.
01/31/2022

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Censured By Arizona Democratic Party For Failing To Support Voting Rights

Sinema joined Republicans in blocking the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act from passing into law.
01/22/2022