The Democratic Party is in crisis. Demographic changes will be unlikely to save them
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.
Disenrollments Spark Native American Tribal Membership Crisis
Native Americans are being evicted from their tribes, with little warning and little legal recourse
Possible Political Earthquake in Virginia Gerrymandering Decision
The Supreme Court sided with Democrats and civil rights groups in a major redistricting case on Wednesday
Today I Am Muslim Too March in Times Square, NYC
I recently joined a day of solidarity in support of equality and tolerance, supporting American Muslims. There is no greater time than now to stand up for our Muslim brothers and sisters.
The Revival of Republican Voter Fraud Claims is Dangerous
Things got weird and a little heated during a morning show interview about whether voter fraud is real
How Voter Fraud Became Code to Undermine Voting Rights
Trump has raised questions about the legitimacy of his own victory by claiming that the election was tainted
A Teacher and DREAMer Tries to Explain the Inexplicable to Children
I can not imagine the pain of being a teacher today, especially in a multilingual school. Talking to young angels who do not understand the madness of the past few weeks seems to me impossible
Special North Carolina Votes Ordered to Fix Racist Redistricting
Racist redistricting process found to target black voters and all statewide districts to hold special makeup votes
Reflections on History and American Indian Heritage Month
History of repression of native populations under US government is focus of American Indian Heritage Month
Texas Refusing to Bend in its Voter ID Law Defence
State using its full power and plenty of cash against critics during its multi-year voter ID law defense