Congress Can Restore Voting Rights for Nearly 3.5 Million Americans
A bill introduced in the Senate would lift voting restrictions on people with past convictions in federal elections.
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New York Strikes a Blow Against Citizens United
Matching programs give small donors bigger voices. -
Florida and Texas Go After Voters for Honest Mistakes
The hunt for nonexistent voter fraud is a pretext for efforts to intimidate eligible voters. -
U.S. Security Agencies Must Strengthen Rules Against Racial Profiling
Current guidelines used by the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security contain loopholes that permit bias. -
Asian Americans and the Making of ‘American’
Ensuring Asian Americans’ access to political participation is critical to the future of democracy. -
North Carolina Supreme Court Unleashes Partisan Gerrymandering
The court also upheld voter ID and felony disenfranchisement. -
The Reality Behind Inflated Domestic Terrorism Prosecution Numbers
It’s important to understand the extent, nature, and efficacy of efforts to counter white supremacist violence. The government isn’t helping. -
The NYPD Inspector General Needs Shoring Up
Police accountability demands a strong IG, but the police oversight office has been seriously undermined. -
More Guns Won’t Make Election Officials Safer
Texas legislators want to let election officials carry guns. Bad idea. -
Washington Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to State Voting Rights Act
Oral argument is set for May 11 in a challenge under the 14th Amendment and state constitution.
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