Voting rights advocates celebrates federal judge ruling that leaves Texas voter ID blocked
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.
Supreme Court Stops Dangerous Wisconsin Voter ID
By blocking Wisconsin voter ID law, court saves thousands of citizens from missing next vote
Rock the Vote’s Lil’ John Backs Voter Turnout Push
Rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and international DJ Lil’ John backs voter turnout campaign organized by longtime youth voting advocates Rock the Vote
Study Details How Voter ID Lowers Turnout for Vulnerable
Analysis of recent elections shows how state introduction of voter ID lowers turnout of vulnerable
Huge Increase in Ferguson Voter Registration After Unrest
In response to police brutality and political crisis, residents launch effective Ferguson voter registration push
Supreme Court Should Hear Wisconsin’s Voter ID Case
U.S. Supreme Court can force emergency halt to restrictive Wisconsin’s voter ID legislation
Racism, Crowdfunding and Ferguson Minority Voting
Why a pro-police and anti-protest fundraising campaign run through GoFundMe crowdfunding and Ferguson’s recent civil discord are linked in a recent controversy
Minority Voting Advocate Attorney General Eric Holder Resigns
While Attorney General Eric Holder was extremely controversial on many issues, his defense of fair elections is widely appreciated by reform community
Controversy Over Georgia Minority Voter Registration
Major parties battle over voter registration groups as Georgia minority voters face new barriers to ballot
On the Navajo Language Requirement for Elected Officials
Native American election law experts consider wider impact of the Navajo language requirement