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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.

Montana Tribes File Lawsuit Challenging New Voting Laws

by DC Editors - May 19, 2021

Montana Tribes File Lawsuit Challenging New Voting Laws

On Monday, a group of Montana tribal nations filed a lawsuit challenging two new laws they say disenfranchise American Indian voters.

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

Competition for Control of the House Underrepresents Voters of Color

by DC Editors - April 16, 2021

Competition for Control of the House Underrepresents Voters of Color

2020 was consistent with trend of declining House competition despite defeat of Democrats by Republican women, candidates of color.

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

The Long-Term Dangers From Georgia’s Election Law

by DC Editors - April 7, 2021

The Long-Term Dangers From Georgia’s Election Law

Georgia signed into law a new bill that arguably codifies voter suppression. This law is set to have long-term effects on American democracy.

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

Don’t Let GOP Destroy Democracy And Crush Hard-Won Rights

by Carroll G. Robinson - April 5, 2021

Don't Let GOP Destroy Democracy

For the past decades, Republicans across our nation have been engaged in a systematic, and modern era attempt at Interposition and Nullification.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: African-Americans and Democracy, American State Elections, Minority Voting Rights, Republicans, Voter Access, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act

How A Delay In Redistricting Threatens Black And Asian Voters

by DC Editors - April 5, 2021

How A Delay In Redistricting Threatens Black And Asian Voters

The US Census Bureau’s has not yet released redistricting data and the delay may have an effect on Alabama’s Black community.

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

Montana Blocks Bill To Expand Native American Voting Access

by DC Editors - April 1, 2021

Expand Native American Voting Access

The Montana House on Wednesday shot down a bill that aimed to expand voting opportunities for Native Americans.

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

White Only Bill Signing in Georgia

by Steve Schneider - March 26, 2021

Six White Georgia lawmakers stood behind the governor as he signed a sweeping voter suppression law. Outside, a Black Democratic lawmaker was arrested.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, African-Americans and Democracy, American State Elections, Minority Voting Rights, Voter Access, Voter Suppression

Georgia Bans Giving Water To Voters Under Sweeping Restrictions

by DC Editors - March 26, 2021

Georgia Bans Giving Water To Voters

Opponents of the measure decried it as among the country’s most damaging attempts to limit access to the ballot box.

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

Montana Tribal Voting Bill Clears Committee After Revisions

by DC Editors - March 23, 2021

Montana Tribal Voting Bill Clears Committee After Revisions

A heavily amended Montana tribal voting bill expands Native American voting access although not all tribes are satisfied with the bill.

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

Podcast: Danielle Allen On Achieving Democracy’s Ideals

by Jenna Spinelle - March 23, 2021

Achieving Democracy’s Ideals

Democracy is in crisis and the only way out of it is to double down on democratic reforms while wrestling with our complicated past.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Minority Voting Rights, Voter Access

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