Debunking Democracy Myths This Holiday Season
From private funding of elections to the redistricting process and hand counting, here are some lingering and new democracy myths to be debunked this holiday season.
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How ID Requirements Harm Marginalized Communities and Their Right to Vote
A report from last fall highlights how ID requirements, often which are unnecessary, create serious burdens in everyday life — especially for minority communities.
Two Arizona Voter Suppression Laws Go to Trial
Today, a trial challenging two Arizona voter suppression laws — House Bills 2492 and 2243— begins.
Michigan Republicans Try To Squash a Voting Rights Amendment — Again
After failing to stop Proposal 2 before it got on the ballot, Republicans are attacking the now enacted proposal once again, this time with a new lawsuit.
Youth Voting Rights Are on the Docket in These Six States
After a lawsuit is given the green light to proceed in Idaho, seven lawsuits are now seeking to strike down suppressive laws targeting youth voters.
Michigan Republicans Resurrect Right-Wing Legal Theory Rejected by Supreme Court Last Summer
In a new federal lawsuit, Michigan Republican legislators are attempting to resurrect fringe right-wing legal theory that was rejected by the Supreme Court just three months ago. The lawsuit specifically seeks to undermine direct democracy.
What’s at Stake in Pennsylvania’s State Supreme Court Race?
In just under a month, Pennsylvanians will vote in the state Supreme Court race, choosing either Democrat Judge Daniel McCaffery or Republican Judge Carolyn Carluccio. Find out why the race matters.
The RNC’s Bank Your Vote Campaign Is a Hypocritical Empty Promise
The RNC and the same Republicans who promote Bank Your Vote have, and continue to, litigate and legislate against early and mail-in voting.
As New York Makes Long-Awaited Election Improvements, Republicans Fight Back
Last month, New York Democrats put their trifecta to work when Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed a slate of 10 voting laws aimed at improving the state’s outdated election rules, but the much-needed improvements didn’t go unnoticed, especially by the GOP.
How Expansive Mail-in Voting Policies and an Efficient U.S. Postal Service Increase Voter Turnout
A recent study shows how pro-voting policies and an efficient U.S. Postal Service leads to higher turnout in U.S. elections.
