Voter suppression

Thousands of Voters Are Disenfranchised by North Carolina’s Voting Restrictions Thousands of Voters Are Disenfranchised by North Carolina’s Voting Restrictions

North Carolina’s new voting restrictions are preventing African-Americans and Democrats from voting.

Jun 16, 2015 / Ari Berman

Hillary Clinton’s Bold Plan for Voting Rights Hillary Clinton’s Bold Plan for Voting Rights

Clinton slams the “phantom epidemic of voter fraud” and proposes reforms that would make it eaiser for millions to vote.

Jun 4, 2015 / Ari Berman

How the Money Primary Is Undermining Voting Rights How the Money Primary Is Undermining Voting Rights

Fifty years ago, African-Americans were denied the right to vote. Now the vast majority of Americans are being denied the rightful value of their vote.

May 19, 2015 / Feature / Ari Berman

Enshrine the Right to Vote in the Constitution Enshrine the Right to Vote in the Constitution

After 150 years, it is time for the last Reconstruction Amendment.

Apr 16, 2015 / John Nichols

A Rare Victory for Black Voting Rights in the South A Rare Victory for Black Voting Rights in the South

The Supreme Court says GOP-drawn redistricting maps in Alabama may be unconstitutional racial gerrymanders.

Mar 25, 2015 / Ari Berman

Should the Supreme Court Have Accepted a Challenge to Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law? Should the Supreme Court Have Accepted a Challenge to Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law?

One of the country's most restrictive voter ID laws will now be in effect.

Mar 23, 2015 / Ari Berman

Oregon’s Radical Innovation: Make Democracy Easy Oregon’s Radical Innovation: Make Democracy Easy

Want higher turnout? No problem. Automatically register voters and allow them to vote by mail.

Mar 18, 2015 / John Nichols

This Long-Lost Constitutional Clause Could Save the Right to Vote This Long-Lost Constitutional Clause Could Save the Right to Vote

It’s time to start enforcing Section 2 of the Fourteenth Amendment.

Jan 21, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Richard Kreitner