Restrictions designed to repress African-American participation are central to Alabama voting laws
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How California Automated Voter Registration Will Work
California automated voter registration law going to have a massive impact in state and beyond
NJ Assembly Elections Dominated by Special Interest Money
Special interest groups with deep pockets are taking over NJ Assembly elections from candidates
A Comparative Look at State-by-State Corruption
State-by-state corruption analysis finds great disparity in transparency and enforcement of law
California Automatic Voter Registration Becomes Law
Passage of California automatic voter registration is major step forward for state voter access
Gerrymander Schemes Look More Vulnerable Than Ever
Florida ruling may be bellwether for battle against pernicious gerrymander schemes gone awry
Ruling Seeks Changes to Florida Redistricting Maps
Judge keeps vast bulk of Florida redistricting plans but seeks changes in several key districts
Californians Against Citizens United Get Organized
Bipartisan push sees Californians against Citizens United seek new state Supreme Court action
VIDEO: A Worrisome Debate on State Voter ID Laws
MSNBC debate is a reflection of country’s failure to grasp danger inherent in state voter ID laws
Alabama Minority Voting to Be Curtailed by New Laws
Voter ID law will take a major cut out of Alabama minority voting access in major election setback