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Civil Rights Groups Fight Back Against Georgia’s Voter Purges
The purging of nearly 200,000 Georgia voters could determine which party will control the Senate.
Georgia Moves to Shut Down Early Voting Sites Ahead of Senate Runoff
Civil rights groups warn that the decision will disproportionately impact people of color.
Group Sues Georgia for Purging 200,000 Voters Ahead of 2020 Election
Black Voters Matter Executive Director Cliff Albright speaks about why the state is “ground zero” for voter suppression.
Voters Complained About Threats, Aggressive Electioneering and Racism at Polls
Some voters felt harassed and intimidated at polling locations across the country.
Court Rejects Trump’s Attempt to Overturn Certification of Pennsylvania Results
Three Republican-appointed judges unanimously denied the Trump campaign's injunction on Friday.
The Fight to Re-Enfranchise Voters Continues
Hundreds of thousands of people in Florida remain disenfranchised due to a modern-day poll tax.
Florida’s Stunning Minimum Wage Win Shows Momentum Extends Beyond Blue States
In passing Amendment 2, Florida joins seven other states with a $15 per hour minimum wage.
Justice Department Claims Armed Feds Are Allowed to Inspect Vote Counts
The Justice Department's declaration heightens fears of possible intimidation efforts by the Trump administration.
As COVID Surges, States Attempt to Adapt With Drive-Through and Curbside Voting
Voters are heading to the polls in an election shadowed by the threat of disease and disenfranchisement.
Massachusetts and Alaska Voters Are Deciding Whether to Establish Ranked-Choice
Down-ballot races and state ballot measures will have major consequences for voting rights, racial justice, and more.