Oklahoma sees major increase in voter registration among low-income people by making registration more accessible at public assistance agencies.
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.
US Cuba Lobby Celebrates a Farm Bill Win Despite Worsening Ties
U.S. legislation funding $867 billion in food and agriculture programs scheduled to be signed by U.S. President Donald Trump this week.
The Census Citizenship Question is Likely to Go to Trial
California’s lawsuit against a Trump administration plan to add a citizenship question to the U.S. census appears headed for trial.
Russia’s 2016 Election Meddling More Comprehensive Than Realized
Two new reports on Russia’s efforts to interfere in the 2016 U.S. presidential elections are shedding more light on the size and scope of the campaign.
Why Republican Difficulty With Black Voters Won’t End Soon
George W. Bush was president when I first started covering national politics. He had come into office with barely any support from black voters.
Trump Nominee’s Role In Minority Voter Suppression Questioned
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law responds to Thomas Farr’s central role in voter suppression schemes in North Carolina.
Immigrant Advocates Rally at Close of Closely-Watched Census Trial
Immigrant and community advocates hold press conference following closing arguments in census lawsuit against the citizenship question.
Official: Citizenship Query Will Not Cause US Census Undercount
US Census Bureau’s top scientist on Wednesday insisted, bureau can fully count all American residents during 2020 census, despite Trump’s citizenship query.
Muslim American Women Make History In Midterms
Casting a vote for former state lawmaker and Congressional candidate Rashida Tlaib was about making a difference and those that undermine stereotypes.
VIDEO: Up-Close With a North Dakota Tribe Fighting To Vote
It is especially outrageous for Native Americans to still have to fight to prove residency despite being the only Americans whose ancestors were born and raised on this land for millenium.