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Ron DeSantis’s Redistricting May Have Broken Florida Law
DeSantis, secretly aided by GOP-linked national operatives, severely curtailed Black voting power in the swing state.
States Are in a Headlong Rush to Attack Voting Access — or Expand It
Nearly half the country lives in states restricting voter access, experts say democracy hangs in the balance.
Extreme Gerrymandering Has Turned Ohio From a Swing State to a GOP Stronghold
Though Ohio is fairly evenly split between Democrats and Republicans, the GOP boasts supermajorities in the legislature.
The Battle for Election Integrity Heats Up in Southern States Ahead of Midterms
Voting rights groups have filed lawsuits, and activists are urging more people to rise up and demand voter protections.
The Supreme Court May Well Legalize Election Theft This Term
The court’s rulings in two cases could drive a dagger through the heart of the democratic process.
Grassroots Groups in Mississippi Are Pushing for Representation in Local Office
Mississippi has never elected a Black person to statewide office to this day.
Black Voters Are Fighting Racial Gerrymandering in Louisiana
At every turn, a new tactic has been introduced to abridge some voters’ ability to participate in democracy.
Our Voting Rights Are at Stake in Upcoming Supreme Court Ruling
The court’s ruling in “Moore v. Harper” will shape whether multiracial democracy has a future in the United States.
NY Primaries “Thrown Into Chaos by Redistricting,” Favoring Conservatives
The newly redrawn districts have led to heated battles within the Democratic Party that could have national implications
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: “We Are Witnessing a Judicial Coup in Process”
The Supreme Court will soon hear a case that could fundamentally change how the electoral process works in the U.S.