When the gavel came down to start this year’s session of the Michigan legislature, it was evident that those in power positions had changed.
Minority Voting Rights articles on Democracy Chronicles
Equal minority voting rights still face significant obstacles including in registering to vote and casting ballots. Attempts to manipulate the law in new ways that will disadvantage minority communities continue nationwide. Also see our sections on American democracy and our articles on the Voter Access, African-American Voting Rights, Latino Voting Rights or Native American Voting.
118th Congress Hardly Reflects Modern American Religion
Religiously speaking, the incoming 118th Congress looks like America — that is, the America of decades past, rather than today.
Georgia’s Racial Turnout Gap Grew In 2022
Despite high voter turnout in last month’s election, the racial turnout gap was larger than any point in the past decade.
US Voters With Disabilities Face Maze Of New Restrictions
Nearly 18 million Americans with disabilities voted in the 2020 election, but new [legislation] this year may change turnout.
Massive Disenfranchisement and Racial Disparities in 2022 Texas
Data from the March primary shows that just one of the bill’s many provisions caused massive disenfranchisement and major racial disparities.
Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, To Illustrate The Story
Ron DeSantis’ arrest of 20 ex-felons for voting is unveiled MAGA republican attempt to undermine black community election enthusiasm.
On Reserving Seats For Women’s numbers in Africa
Reserved seats for women in parliament in African countries is not a new initiative but has recently gained prominence through legislation.
How Exclusion Became The Driving Force For Democratisation
Canton Geneva has made history in Switzerland by voting to provide people with severe mental or physical disabilities full political rights.
Disabled Voters Struggle As States Enforce Restrictive Voting Laws
Americans with disabilities say state efforts to tighten voting laws are making it harder for eligible voters like them to cast their ballots.
New Congressional Maps Dilute Black Power, Critics Say
In Alabama, Florida and Louisiana, new congressional maps that some judges have ruled dilute the voting power of black voters.