House Passes ‘Historic’ Bill to Restore and Expand Voting Rights

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Dec 8, 2019 Only one Republican backed the legislation crafted to combat voter suppression that has proliferated since a 2013 Supreme Court ruling. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Florida’s Poll Tax Is as Immoral as It Is Costly

Robert P. Alvarez / OtherWords Jul 14, 2019 The poll tax Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law will cost the state hundreds of thousands of voters—and hundreds of millions of dollars. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Shameless Illegal Stunts the GOP Pulled in North Carolina

Leslie Watson Malachi / OtherWords Dec 30, 2018 There’s no moral difference between suppressing the vote through the law and stealing ballots. Both may have happened in North Carolina. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

House Democrats Could Refuse to Seat North Carolina Republican

Ilana Novick Dec 4, 2018 State election officials investigate fraud claims involving absentee ballots and a political operative hired by candidate Mark Harris. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Jill Stein Touts Historic Victory for Pennsylvania Voters

Truthdig Nov 29, 2018 After a years-long lawsuit, the former presidential candidate has settled with the state to use paper ballots by 2020. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

American Voter Turnout Is an International Disgrace

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Nov 29, 2018 Even though the 2018 elections had the highest midterm voter turnout in half a century, fewer than half of eligible voters cast their ballots. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Midterm Contests in Florida and Georgia Bring Conclusions, Questions

By Steven Rosenfeld / Independent Media Institute Nov 16, 2018 These states’ drawn-out 2018 counts could hold significance for future ballot design, voting machines and barriers against voter suppression. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Federal Courts Rule Against Voter Suppression in Florida and Georgia

By Steven Rosenfeld / Independent Media Institute Nov 15, 2018 More ballots need to be counted, but the outcome of the midterm elections in the two southern states may not change. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

House Democrats Plan to Restore Voting Rights, Ethics Laws

Ilana Novick Nov 12, 2018 It is an ambitious plan for a divided government. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Can Officials Meet Their Deadline in the Georgia Governor’s Election?

By Steven Rosenfeld / Independent Media Institute Nov 8, 2018 According to an adviser to Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams, “They’re supposed to get it done by the close of business tomorrow. But the volume is huge. This election is a disaster.” Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Florida on the Verge of a Massive Voter Enfranchisement Success

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Nov 1, 2018 In the Sunshine State, a remarkable citizen initiative could restore the right to vote to over 1.4 million Floridians. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Thom Hartmann: American Democracy Is on the Brink

Thom Hartmann / Independent Media Institute Oct 23, 2018 Republicans are using voter suppression to maintain their grip on power. If we don't act now, we'll forfeit what's left of our freedoms. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )