In 1965, this historic civil rights law prohibited discrimination against Black voters. Though it has since been gutted, calls are mounting to renew it.
It is impossible to rig a national election, largely due to the decentralization. It is truly a feature. It is a feature in another way as well. … We’ve seen great innovations come about, not because Washington decided it was a good idea, but because states wanted to try something new...
FILE - People wait in line outside the Supreme Court in Washington to listen to oral arguments in a voting rights case on Feb. 27, 2013. A U.S. Supreme Court decision a decade ago that tossed out the heart of the Voting Rights Act continues to reverberate across the country. Rep...
California statewide propositions Sept. 27, 2024 Proposition 33 Proposition 33 would give local jurisdictionsin California vastly more power to regulate rents. “Proponents argue the measure is necessary to tackle the state’s affordable housing crisis and provide immediate relief to struggling tenants,”...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - White House adviser Susan Rice said on Tuesday voting rights are a "real concern" and the United States should expand access to the ballot. Rice also said the White House would work with Congress on legislation to address voting rights and that she expects Presi...
Most states require you to re-register to vote any time your address changes. So if you’ve moved, it’s time to change voter registration. Here’s how.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump blasted the Kamala Harris campaign on Monday for pushing to change the rules for the upcoming ABC News debate, saying that Harris and her team are looking for a way to “get out” of the event. ...
She recalled joining the Women’s March on Washington seven years ago, less than 24 hours after Trump took the oath of office and gave his “American carnage” speech. Dr. Eve Meltzer-Krief: “Our democracy can’t survive another 4 years – Trump is existential threat to country. At this...
Washington, Initiative 2117 would repeal the 2021 Washington Climate Commitment Act. Additionally, local governments nationwide have introduced ballot measures related to climate change. Check your local voter guides and make an informed decision. Due to their local nature, these votes could be close,...
‘Veep’ duo Jonah and Mike come back to Washington torally voters We sat down with the TV stars to talk about the humor, or lack thereof, in today’s political climate and the roles they feel obligated to play in real life to participate in democracy. ...