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Jan 25, 2019

It's Time to Update Aging Voting Equipment Before the 2020 Election

It's Time to Update Aging Voting Equipment Before the 2020 Election
Thurgood Marshall Courthouse

Jan 15, 2019

Court Blocks Trump’s Plan to Add a Citizenship Question to 2020 Census

Court Blocks Trump’s Plan to Add a Citizenship Question to 2020 Census
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Dec 6, 2018

Americans Endorsed Voting Rights in 2018, but Some State Lawmakers Want to Sabotage These Victories

Americans Endorsed Voting Rights in 2018, but Some State Lawmakers Want to Sabotage These Victories

Nov 15, 2018

What’s the Deal With Florida?

What’s the Deal With Florida?
Congress Chamber

Nov 8, 2018

The Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Agenda for the New Congress

The Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Agenda for the New Congress

Nov 7, 2018

In Florida, a Historic Victory for Voting Rights

In Florida, a Historic Victory for Voting Rights
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Nov 7, 2018

Amid Pervasive Voter Suppression, the Big Winner on the 2018 Ballot Was Voting Itself

Amid Pervasive Voter Suppression, the Big Winner on the 2018 Ballot Was Voting Itself
Voting Line

Nov 7, 2018

New York Registration Deadline Prevents Tens of Thousands From Voting

New York Registration Deadline Prevents Tens of Thousands From Voting
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Nov 5, 2018

In Trump’s Hands, the Census Becomes a Weapon

In Trump’s Hands, the Census Becomes a Weapon
Signatures

Nov 2, 2018

Signature Match Laws Disproportionately Impact Voters Already on the Margins

Signature Match Laws Disproportionately Impact Voters Already on the Margins