The FBI Targets a New Generation of Black Activists
The agency would put its investigative authorities to better use by holding police officers accountable for acts of brutality.
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7 Years of Gutting Voting Rights
The Supreme Court’s decision in Shelby County unleashed a wave of voter suppression efforts. It’s time for Congress to restore and revitalize the Voting Rights Act. -
California Voters Will Have the Chance to Restore Voting Rights to Tens of Thousands
The legislature has approved a referendum on whether people on parole can vote. -
Trump’s Latest Abuse of Emergency Powers Highlights a Dangerous Law in Need of Change
The president’s threat of sanctions against the International Criminal Court for investigating Americans for war crimes in Afghanistan shows just how badly Congress needs to reform the law. -
To Protect Democracy, Expand Vote by Mail
Widespread adoption is key to a safe, secure election. But if states fail to plan — and Congress fails to provide the necessary resources — the result will be chaos. -
The Lesson of Juneteenth
It’s a celebration not only of emancipation, but of Black Americans’ resilience in the face of ongoing systemic racism. -
One State Still Permanently Bars Everyone with Convictions from Voting. That’s About to End.
Iowa’s governor just pledged to give back the right to vote to tens of thousands of people. It’s a huge win, but she needs to do it the right way. -
Voting and Protesting Go Hand-in-Hand — and There Are Barriers to Both
Americans have the right to make themselves heard at the ballot box and on the streets. -
How to Keep the 2020 Election Secure
The pandemic has made the task of protecting the election from cyberattacks even more challenging. -
Ending Police Impunity in New York Required Repealing a Secrecy Law Called ‘50-A’
A law that kept police disciplinary records secret has been a major obstacle to accountability.
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