Voting Rights

SCOTUS Just Set the Stage for Republicans to Steal the Election

SCOTUS Just Set the Stage for Republicans to Steal the Election SCOTUS Just Set the Stage for Republicans to Steal the Election

In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court blocked Wisconsin from extending the absentee voting deadline, disenfranchising thousands and creating a terrible precedent.

Apr 7, 2020 / no-paywall / Elie Mystal

The Coronavirus’s Threat to Democracy Itself

The Coronavirus’s Threat to Democracy Itself The Coronavirus’s Threat to Democracy Itself

Time to enact vote-by-mail.

Mar 24, 2020 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Coronavirus Doesn’t Have to Disrupt Our Elections

The Coronavirus Doesn’t Have to Disrupt Our Elections The Coronavirus Doesn’t Have to Disrupt Our Elections

We have ways to keep voters safe. Now we just need to use them.

Mar 19, 2020 / Editorial / John Nichols

‘Today, the United States of America Failed to Live Up to Our Democratic Ideals’

‘Today, the United States of America Failed to Live Up to Our Democratic Ideals’ ‘Today, the United States of America Failed to Live Up to Our Democratic Ideals’

Postponements and disruptions characterized a primary day when voting rights activists saw states failing the Covid-19 “stress test.”

Mar 18, 2020 / no-paywall / John Nichols

Trump Won’t Steal the Election, but Your Governor Might

Trump Won’t Steal the Election, but Your Governor Might Trump Won’t Steal the Election, but Your Governor Might

There are lots of ways to prevent people from voting besides canceling the election, and the coronavirus provides the perfect excuse.

Mar 18, 2020 / no-paywall / Elie Mystal

Students promote black voter engagement

The ‘Black Vote’ Narrative Is a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy The ‘Black Vote’ Narrative Is a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Every black American has their own reasons for voting the way they do. Why can’t the mainstream media reflect that diversity?

Mar 11, 2020 / Shirley Ngozi Nwangwa

Texas polling station

Finally, a Useful Role for Bloomberg in 2020—Supporting Voting Rights Finally, a Useful Role for Bloomberg in 2020—Supporting Voting Rights

The failed presidential contender has begun backing critical voting rights efforts—and not a moment too soon.

Mar 11, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Voters wait in line in Texas

It’s Time to End the Structural Fraud in American Elections It’s Time to End the Structural Fraud in American Elections

Even with the best of intentions, our elections are designed to cut off new movements and truncate their votes.

Mar 10, 2020 / James K. Galbraith

Take Action Now: Raise Your Voice in 2020

Take Action Now: Raise Your Voice in 2020 Take Action Now: Raise Your Voice in 2020

Stand up for voting rights, get your neighbors out to the polls, and help build a progressive movement.

Mar 3, 2020 / no-paywall / NationAction

Take Action Now: Fight for Everyone to Be Counted

Take Action Now: Fight for Everyone to Be Counted Take Action Now: Fight for Everyone to Be Counted

Educate your community about the Census, bird-dog the candidates, and host a voter registration drive.

Jan 21, 2020 / no-paywall / NationAction

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