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Voter Suppression
A New Wave of Jim Crow Laws Is Here. Here’s What You Need to Know.
“We are under significant attack,” says voting rights organizer Toni Watkins.
Conspiracy Theorist Hired by GOP to Lead Arizona Recount Cost Taxpayers $150,000
The audit of 2.1 million ballots is spearheaded by a company founded by a man who believes in Trump’s Big Lie.
Arizona Is on the Verge of Adopting Voter Suppression Laws
The legislation, fueled by lies about nonexistent voter fraud, will make it harder for people to vote.
Democratic State Legislatures Seek to Expand Voting in the South
Some of the pro-democracy proposals are coming out of states with a long history of voter suppression.
Nearly 100 House Democrats Send Letter to Schumer Demanding End to Filibuster
The Democrats, led by Cori Bush and Pramila Jayapal, say ending the filibuster is the only way to end partisan gridlock.
13 States Set to Copy Georgia Law Restricting Independence of Election Officials
The bills target local officials, who were crucial in protecting the will of the voters from Trump’s challenges.
Corporations Back Away From Georgia Voting Bill After Funding Its Sponsors
The GOP-backed bill introduces a series of stringent voter restrictions under the auspices of “election integrity.”
Racial Justice Activist Charles Booker Launches Exploration to Unseat Rand Paul
Last year, the former state lawmaker lost narrowly to centrist Amy McGrath in Democrats’ bid against Mitch McConnell.
Georgia’s Voter Suppression Is Sparking Boycotts. History Shows They Can Work.
Economic backlash against Georgia’s voter suppression law may help reverse the tide of similar laws across the country.
Republicans Trip Over Themselves to Defend Georgia Voter Suppression Law
Republicans are making easily debunked claims about the new voter law in attempts to pull the wool over people’s eyes.