Voting Rights

The Supreme Court Is the Most Important Issue in the 2016 Election

The Supreme Court Is the Most Important Issue in the 2016 Election The Supreme Court Is the Most Important Issue in the 2016 Election

If Republicans obstruct Obama, the next Democratic president can shape the most progressive court since the 1960s.

Feb 16, 2016 / Ari Berman

Thousands March in North Carolina to Protest Voter Suppression

Thousands March in North Carolina to Protest Voter Suppression Thousands March in North Carolina to Protest Voter Suppression

Civil-rights activists mobilize to make their voices heard at the ballot box in 2016.

Feb 13, 2016 / Ari Berman

Repairing American Democracy Should Be a Central Issue in the 2016 Campaign

Repairing American Democracy Should Be a Central Issue in the 2016 Campaign Repairing American Democracy Should Be a Central Issue in the 2016 Campaign

Three ways to fix US politics: Reduce big money, end gerrymandering, make it easier to vote.  

Feb 11, 2016 / Ari Berman

Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II

The Misdiagnosis of Terrorism The Misdiagnosis of Terrorism

The real violence threatening America is that of our immoral public policy choices, at home and abroad.

Feb 9, 2016 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II

New Hampshire’s New Voter-ID Law Could Lead to Longer Lines, Voter Intimidation

New Hampshire’s New Voter-ID Law Could Lead to Longer Lines, Voter Intimidation New Hampshire’s New Voter-ID Law Could Lead to Longer Lines, Voter Intimidation

The controversial new voting restriction will be in full effect for the first time during Tuesday’s presidential primary.

Feb 8, 2016 / Ari Berman

Florida voting lines

Marco Rubio Wants You to Wait 6 Hours to Vote Marco Rubio Wants You to Wait 6 Hours to Vote

When asked about six-hour lines to vote in Florida, Rubio bizarrely responded, “That is only on Election Day.”

Feb 1, 2016 / Ari Berman

A woman points a handgun with a laser sight on a wall display of other guns during the National Rifle Association convention in St. Louis.

‘Make Sure Everybody Can Get a Gun Easier Than They Can Vote’ ‘Make Sure Everybody Can Get a Gun Easier Than They Can Vote’

Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II on the Republicans’ new agenda. 

Jan 25, 2016 / Audio / The Nation

The 94-Year-Old Civil-Rights Pioneer Who Is Now Challenging North Carolina’s Voter-ID Law

The 94-Year-Old Civil-Rights Pioneer Who Is Now Challenging North Carolina’s Voter-ID Law The 94-Year-Old Civil-Rights Pioneer Who Is Now Challenging North Carolina’s Voter-ID Law

Can Rosanell Eaton succeed in getting the new voter-ID law blocked before the 2016 election?

Jan 25, 2016 / Ari Berman

Ferguson Election

Black Votes Matter in Ferguson Black Votes Matter in Ferguson

A federal trial challenging the city’s discriminatory election system begins today.

Jan 11, 2016 / Ari Berman

California Could Sound the Loudest Call Yet for Overturning ‘Citizens United’

California Could Sound the Loudest Call Yet for Overturning ‘Citizens United’ California Could Sound the Loudest Call Yet for Overturning ‘Citizens United’

The California Supreme Court clears the way for voters to demand a constitutional amendment to get big money out of politics.

Jan 5, 2016 / John Nichols

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