Mike Bloomberg’s voting rights plan is to prevent voter suppression on the basis of inactivity, restore felon voting rights and add more federal observers.
Voting Rights Act articles on Democracy Chronicles
The Voting Rights Act was a landmark piece of national legislation in the United States that prohibits discrimination in voting. It was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Also see our section on American democracy as well as our articles on African-American voting rights, Voter Access, and Racism.
Voting Rights will be the focus of Stacey Abrams’s new book
Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams will release a new book on voting rights in 2020, her publisher, Henry and Holt, confirmed Tuesday
Restitution of voting rights Gives a voice to felons in more states
In Kentucky people like Ryan Young who were convicted have had their voting rights restored thanks to new legislation. This is happening in more States.
Judge places a temporary hold on North Carolina Voter ID law
A judge has placed a temporary hold on a North Carolina piece of legislation that required that voters show their photo ID at the ballot box.
Biden: “I will make voter protection a foundation of my administration”
In an op-ed published Sunday in The State, Joe Biden promised to make voter protection the foundation of his administration if elected in 2020.
Klobuchar in Cosmo Interview: not enough done to protect voting rights
In a recent interview with Cosmopolitan, Senator Amy Klobuchar who is running for President argued that America isn’t doing enough to protect voting rights.
Conference of Democratic Governors announces initiatives targeted at voting rights
The DGA and Fair Right are combining efforts to battle perceived attempts to suppress the vote of traditionally “under counted″ voting blocs.
Patrick Leahy urges Senate to move on new voting rights act
D-Sen for Vermont Patrick Leahy urged Republican-led Senate to move on bill restoring protections in 1965 Voting Rights Act struck by Supreme Court in 2013.
Bill Restores 2013 Supreme-Court-Struck Voting Rights Act Protections
On Friday the House passed Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R.4) restoring protections in 1965 Voting Rights Act struck by a 2013 Supreme Court decision.
Common Cause Lauds Passage of Voting Rights Advancement Act, Urges Senate to Follow Suit
Common Cause has issued a statement welcoming the passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act (HR 4) by the House of Representative.