Stories tagged: "voting rights"


After GOP Blocks Voting Rights Bill, Florida Democrats Say, ‘The Fight Is Not Over!’

Senate Republicans last week blocked the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act, prompting state Democrats to rally to support state bills that could counter the impact of Florida’s new elections law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis last spring.

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Charlie Crist Vows to Fight DeSantis’ Restrictive Election Measures if Elected Governor

One of the most vocal opponents of DeSantis’ voting law, early in May Charlie Crist became the first Democrat to officially announce his run against the Republican incumbent next year.

A voting sign on a wall in English, Spanish, and other languages.
Congress Needs to Fix Backlog That Silenced 300,000 Potential Immigrant Voters by Passing the Citizenship Act

The Trump administration's citizenship backlog cheated 300,000 immigrants out of exercising their voting rights. It is unfair that they should wait any longer—Congress must ratify the US Citizenship Act of 2021.

LIVE BLOG: The Latest on Puerto Rico’s 2020 Gubernatorial Race

After a close race, the PNP senator took the lead over the Movimiento Victoria Ciudadana candidate, Manuel Natal.

Desmond Meade, of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition. Photo by Scott McIntyre for The Washington Post/Getty Images.
The Fate of Florida — And America — Could Come Down To An Unjust Poll Tax

"I didn't appreciate the vote until I lost my rights as a felon. If they want to stop a bunch of Blacks and Latinos from voting, it must be important."

Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images.
So You’ve Already Voted. Now What?

Days before the elections, many will vote early or by mail. Once they do, they can track their ballots and make sure they are counted.

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Here’s How to Solve Some of the Problems You May Run Into on Election Day

Prepare to cast your ballot on Nov. 3 by being aware of situations that could jeopardize your vote and how to remedy them.