Regrettable history of using law to repress voters returns in worrying Texas redistricting bill
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.
Political Incumbents Get Cherokee Election Boost
Largely dominated by incumbents since founding, interest in Cherokee election boost is recent
Rand Paul Dismisses Voter Suppression Charges
Rand Paul Dismisses Voter Suppression: Rising Republican political star gives unsatisfactory answers to voter suppression charges
Voting Line Research Study Reveals Glaring Demographic Gaps
A recent study conducted by MIT illuminates many problems with voting lines and needed election infrastructure
GOP is Reckless With Our Fragile Democracy
Vote suppression is not a winning strategy for a political party in a civilized society with a fragile democracy
Union of Native American Tribes Warn Against Funding Cut
Union of Native American tribes and representatives call for protection of federal aid dollars
New York County Adds Provisions For Spanish Speakers
Provisions For Spanish Speakers: Spanish speaking poll watchers reflect strength of demographic
Minority Voters Disproportionately Asked for Documentation at Polls
Black, Hispanic and other ‘minority’ voters asked for documentation more than whites
Obama Urged to Include Black Leaders in Nominations
Obama urged to include black leaders he has not nominated or hired in his government as of yet
NAACP President Lashes Out at Justice Scalia on Voting
Supreme Court Justice Scalia on voting comments about race raised worries about court decision