After the announcement that the MLB all-star Game will be held at Coors Field, Colorado’s voting rules have come under scrutiny.
Voter Suppression articles on Democracy Chronicles
Voter suppression is an illegal strategy to influence the outcome of an election by discouraging or preventing people from exercising their right to vote. Also see our section on American democracy and our articles on Voter Turnout and Voter Access.
Don’t Let GOP Destroy Democracy And Crush Hard-Won Rights
For the past decades, Republicans across our nation have been engaged in a systematic, and modern era attempt at Interposition and Nullification.
The Supreme Court Laid The Path For Georgia’s New Election Law
Georgia recently signed into law a new piece of legislation making it harder to vote. Past Supreme Court decisions paved the way.
White Only Bill Signing in Georgia
Six White Georgia lawmakers stood behind the governor as he signed a sweeping voter suppression law. Outside, a Black Democratic lawmaker was arrested.
Georgia Bill Could Shift Power Over Elections To GOP Appointees
A new Georgia bill being considered by state-lawmakers would shift power over elections in the state to GOP-appointed officials
Voting Rights Becomes A New Battleground For US Companies
Georgia activists are piling pressure on companies to come out against Republican-led efforts to restrict early and mail-in voting.
Voter Suppression in Texas, Past and Potential Future
The legislature in GOP-led Texas is debating a slew of new legislation, all of which are focused on lies about nonexistent voter fraud.
Activists to Big Corporations: Oppose Georgia Ballot Restrictions
Oppose Georgia ballot restrictions is the message activists are sending to big Georgia businesses such as Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines.
How Same-Day Voter Registration Can Fight Voter Suppression
Election observers can count on one thing: record turnout would be quickly accompanied by a tidal wave of voter intimidation attempts.
How Congress Can Stop State Voting Restrictions
Republican lawmakers are scrambling to pass restrictive voting laws around the country. In Georgia, the push is particularly intense.