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Congressional Candidates and Voters Sue to Stop Trump’s Sabotage of USPS
In addition to the suit filed Monday, several state attorneys general are likely to file litigation this week.
Trump Judges to Rule on Florida Poll Tax Case Despite Potential Ethical Conflict
A Florida law requires people with felony convictions to pay outstanding court fines before they can vote.
We Must Understand the Sordid History of Voter Suppression to End Its Use
This excerpt from “Unrig” looks at voting rights in the U.S. and how to fight back against voter suppression.
States Are Legally Required to Protect the Right to Vote
Efforts to make it more difficult for people to vote not only violate democratic principles but are also illegal.
Georgia Election Condemned as Result of Deliberate GOP Voter Suppression
Voters in Georgia waited in long lines until after 11 pm to cast their ballots in the state's primary on Tuesday.
Conservative “Dark Money” Network Rebranded to Push Voting Restrictions
The Honest Elections Project is part of the network that pushed Supreme Court picks Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch.
Republicans Accelerate Voter Suppression Efforts During Pandemic
A recent Supreme Court decision signals the GOP can do whatever it wants to make voting more difficult.
Ignoring Trump and Right-Wing Think Tanks, Red States Expand Vote by Mail
Some Republican secretaries of state see no alternative to absentee voting if the pandemic persists.
Mail-In Voting Must Be Made Accessible to Disabled Voters
A lawsuit filed by blind voters exposes holes in Michigan’s absentee system for voting during the pandemic.
Not Everyone Can Vote by Mail. Here’s How to Conduct a Safe Election.
Voters with disabilities or needing language help can't reliably complete a ballot anywhere besides a polling place.