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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.

The Supreme Court Has Crossed The Rubicon On Voting

February 11, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The Supreme Court Has Crossed The Rubicon On Voting

You know the Rubicon has been crossed when the Supreme Court issues a conservative voting rights order so at odds with settled precedent.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Minority Voting Rights, Redistricting, Supreme Court, Voter Access

Supreme Court Backs Alabama’s Anti-Black Redistricting

February 9, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Supreme Court Backs Alabama’s Anti-Black Redistricting

In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court cleared the way for Alabama’s new congressional district maps that may disenfranchise black voters.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, Minority Voting Rights, Redistricting, Supreme Court, Voter Suppression

Alabama Ruling May Boost Black Political Power

February 7, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Alabama Ruling May Boost Black Political Power

A new ruling in Alabama could provide a boost to black political power in the State that has a strong African American community.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: African-Americans and Democracy, Minority Voting Rights, Redistricting

Study: Felon Voting Rights Unlikely To Affect Vote Outcomes

February 7, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Study: Felon Voting Rights Unlikely To Affect Vote Outcomes

The findings suggest voting by incarcerated people is unlikely to affect electoral outcomes, in contrast to some assumptions.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Felon Voting, Minority Voting Rights, Voter Access

Rejected Mail Ballots Are Showing Racial Disparities

February 7, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Rejected mail ballots are showing racial disparities

Black voters’ postal ballots were rejected at four times the rate of white voters’ mail ballots, according to Washington State auditors.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, Minority Voting Rights, Voter Suppression

Montana Native American Groups In Voter Registration Push

January 26, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Montana Native American Groups In Voter Registration Push

An organization whose work includes increasing Native American participation wants to make it easier for people to register to vote.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Democracy Charity, Minority Voting Rights, Native Americans and Democracy, Voter Access

New Law Allows Noncitizens To Vote In NYC

January 10, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

New Law Allows Noncitizens To Vote In NYC

800,000+ noncitizens and “Dreamers” in New York City will now be allowed to vote after the city’s mayor allowed new legislation Sunday.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Minority Voting Rights, Voter Access

Urban Democracy Crisis

December 29, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Urban Democracy Crisis

Solutions exist to low urban turnout that have proven effective in cities and states that have recognized the issue as a crisis.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Minority Voting Rights, Voter Access, Voter Turnout

Only A New Voting Rights Act Can Preserve Our Democracy

December 25, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

We are in a new chapter in which African Americans’ civil rights are being threatened, and only a new voting rights act can save democracy.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, Minority Voting Rights, Voter Access, Voting Rights Act

New Maps Spark Debate Over Majority-Minority Districts

November 30, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

New Maps Spark Debate Over Majority-Minority Districts

Because Black favor Democrats, Republicans have been pleased to construct districts with substantial percentages of Black voters.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, Election Methods, Minority Voting Rights, Redistricting

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