She was convicted of illegal voting, but thatâs not why she might be going to prison

Texas Appeals Court Will Hear 'Illegal Voting' Case

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals agreed to review the conviction of Crystal Mason, a mom and grandmother sentenced to…
04.05.34
Florida State Capitol building

Florida Election Bill Is Georgia Voting Law 2.0

Like Georgia's new voter suppression law, Florida's proposed H.B. 7041 prohibits providing voters food and drinks, imposes stricter voter ID…
11.08.19
Early Voting 8am -6pm directional sign in English and Spanish

'An Arbitrary Law'

Groups are fighting back to protect the rights of Black and disenfranchised Georgia voters in a set of lawsuits filed…
05.09.19
Senate Prepares For Filibuster Debate

Black Leaders Demand 'Jim Crow Relic' Filibuster Ends

Legislation that could improve access to the ballot and strengthen democracy depends on whether the Senate can remove the filibuster,…
01.08.18
March In Solidarity With Asian Community Held In Atlanta, After Tuesday Night's Massage Parlor Killings

Georgia Laws: Buying Guns Easier Than Voter Registration

The suspect in the deadly shooting spree at Asian massage parlors near Atlanta was able to buy the gun he…
06.29.14
Washington, D.C., after Election Day

Voting Rights Bill Could Be Stalled By Filibuster

The bill's future in the Senate proves to be another challenge as the threat of a GOP-led filibuster could again…
01.01.70
South Carolina Residents Cast Ballots In Early Voting For U.S. Presidential Election

Federal Action Again Needed To Protect Voting Rights

The anniversary of the 15th Amendment is a good time to recommit to protecting democracy and ensuring ballot access for…
01.01.70
Georgia Electors Cast Their Electoral College Vote At State Capitol

Stacey Abrams Helps Seal Biden's Election, Again

Abrams had a front row seat as she conducted roll call for 16 electors to cast their votes for President-elect…
01.01.70
Across The U.S. Voters Flock To The Polls On Election Day

Weed, Voting Rights Are The 'Other' Election Winners

Civil rights advocates were delivered good news from final results in certain statewide elections that have provided somewhat of a…
01.01.70
Senior Black Man Voting with a Mask

Missing Your Mail-In Ballot? You Can Still Vote

The solution now for people who are missing their ballots is to go to their clerk’s office and pick one…
10.06.43
Ferguson, Missouri Residents Vote On Election Day

6 Things To Remember As You Vote In-Person

Voting in-person this year? Here are our rights as a voter and where to turn if you encounter trouble at…
09.16.43
Tyler Perry Visits LinkedIn

Tyler Perry Funds Black Voter Initiative In Florida

Tyler Perry is funding an initiative designed to increase Black voter turnout in Florida.
01.01.70
Beautycon Festival Los Angeles 2019 - Day 1

Tina Knowles-Lawson, African Pride Launch Voting Initiative

Tina Knowles-Lawson has teamed up with African Pride to increase Black voter turnout.
04.23.88
#TheBlackBallot The Black Ballot

Who Else Is On The Ballot In November?

Here are the other elected positions up for grabs this November that we need to be vested in as a…
01.01.70
op-ed Men protesting

The Truth About Felons' Rights To Vote

Formerly incarcerated author and activist Jamila T. Davis separates fact from fiction.
09.24.24
Voters on Election Day

5 Modern-Day Voting Rights Heroes Everyone Should Know

Here are five modern-day voting rights heroes everyone should know.
01.01.70
Prisoner Hands Grasp Bars

Jersey Law Has Major Implications For Felons Voting

According to a Sentencing Project study, the Garden State has a lot of Black people locked up. A new law…
06.22.97
Republican Candidate For Governor Brian Kemp Attends Election Night Event In Athens, Georgia

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Probed For Voter Suppression

Democrats are coming after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp after he used nearly every trick in the Jim Crow voter suppression…
01.01.70
Mexico Beach, Florida After Hurricane Michael

After Hurricane Florida To Protect White Voting Rights

The heavily white Republican voter population affected by the storm has the governor on their side.
02.25.32
Nation Goes To The Polls In Contentious Presidential Election Between Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump

Official Asks Inappropiate Question To Former Felon Voting

Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis clearly crossed the line with his racist question.
01.01.70
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