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Jan 3, 2022

Georgia’s New Electoral Maps Dilute the Power of Black Voters

Georgia’s New Electoral Maps Dilute the Power of Black Voters
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Sep 28, 2021

Here’s What You Need to Know About the White House’s Plan to Promote Voting Access

Here’s What You Need to Know About the White House’s Plan to Promote Voting Access
Gerrymandering activists gather on the steps of the Supreme Court as the court prepares to hear the the Benisek v. Lamone case on Wednesday, March 28, 2018.

Sep 24, 2021

Ohio’s New State Legislative Maps Are Unconstitutional – Here’s Why

Ohio’s New State Legislative Maps Are Unconstitutional – Here’s Why
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Aug 17, 2021

Block the Vote: How Politicians are Trying to Block Voters from the Ballot Box

Block the Vote: How Politicians are Trying to Block Voters from the Ballot Box
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Jul 1, 2021

Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act Decision Narrows Another Path to Challenge Discriminatory Voting Laws

Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act Decision Narrows Another Path to Challenge Discriminatory Voting Laws
A demonstrator carries a sign demanding an end to gerrymandering and voter suppression.

Feb 23, 2021

If the Biden Administration Is Serious About Protecting Voting Rights, Here's What It Should Do Immediately

If the Biden Administration Is Serious About Protecting Voting Rights, Here's What It Should Do Immediately
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Aug 28, 2020

100 Years and Counting: The Fight for Women’s Suffrage Continues

100 Years and Counting: The Fight for Women’s Suffrage Continues
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Dec 3, 2019

Congress Must Act to Protect the Right to Vote

Congress Must Act to Protect the Right to Vote
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Mar 20, 2018

Democracy Just Got Stronger in Washington State

Democracy Just Got Stronger in Washington State
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Nov 22, 2017

How a Racially Polarized New York School District Is Violating Voting Rights Law

How a Racially Polarized New York School District Is Violating Voting Rights Law