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Voter ID Laws: Why Black Democrats’ Fight for the Ballot in Mississippi Still Matters
This fall, we are faced with the question of who will become president. And equally important — who can vote?
“Critical” Protection Needed: Voter Registration Data Stolen in State Election Hack
FBI sources informed Yahoo News that voter databases in Illinois and Arizona had been compromised by hackers.
Enhancing Voter Turnout: A Primary Concern
Fixing not only voter registration but the nominating calendar itself could be the key to boosting the number of Americans who cast ballots on Election Day.
How the GOP’s Cynical Election Strategy Is Imploding
In the past two weeks, judges have ruled against voter-ID laws and other limits on voting in five states.
Courts Strike Down Voter Restriction Laws That Target Black People With “Surgical Precision”
Voting rights advocates have won a number of major victories that could reshape the November election.
What the US Can Learn From Canada’s Experiment With Electoral Reform
Canadian democracy could become more representative thanks to efforts to transform how members of Parliament are elected.
Was the Democratic Primary Just Manipulated, or Was It Stolen?
Victoria Collier and Ben Ptashnik examine election irregularities and what progressives can do about them.
As California Admits 2 Million Ballots Remain Uncounted, Bernie Sanders Pushes for Changing Primary Process
On Thursday, California Secretary of State Alex Padilla said at least 2 million votes cast in California's presidential primary election have yet to be counted.
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Like It or Not, the Democratic Party Now Must Answer to Millennials
Younger voters supporting Bernie Sanders have become a force with which the Democratic establishment will need to reckon.
Members of Congress Call for End to Mass Voter Suppression and Insecure Elections
Nine representatives are calling for secure voting technologies and laws that protect voters from being disenfranchised.