News & Commentary about Voting Rights

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A demonstrator holding a sign with the text "It's in the Constitution: everyone counts" outside the Supreme Court.

Apr 6, 2020

Everyone Must be Counted in the 2020 Census

Two envelopes containing 2020 U.S. Census forms.

Apr 1, 2020

The Added Importance of the Census, in Light of COVID-19

Absentee ballots are seen through a mailbin

Mar 23, 2020

This is No Time to Play Politics with our Democracy

An election worker inserting a ballot into a locked ballot box.

Mar 12, 2020

This Law Makes Voting Nearly Impossible for Native Americans in Montana

Mar 11, 2020

Keep Calm and Carry on Voting: How to Vote By Mail During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Jan 23, 2020

Amendment 4 is Still on the Line. Here’s What’s New.

Dec 12, 2019

The 2020 Election Promises Record Turnout

Dec 3, 2019

Congress Must Act to Protect the Right to Vote

Jul 19, 2019

Washington, D.C. Residents Deserve the Full Benefits of Citizenship

Jul 17, 2019

Crystal Mason Thought She Had the Right to Vote. Texas Sentenced Her to Five Years in Prison for Trying.