Stories tagged: "voting rights"

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Elections 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.

May 18, 2021 4:14 pm EDT Giselle Balido Giselle Balido
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Texas Texans Rally Against Republicans’ Voter Suppression Bill

Republicans have the motto: "If you can't beat 'em, cheat 'em," Julián Castro said in Austin.

May 12, 2021 12:56 pm EDT Araceli Cruz Araceli Cruz
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Commentary 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.

January 29, 2021 9:59 am EST Jin-Ya Huang Jin-Ya Huang
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Elections 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.

October 16, 2020 12:30 pm EDT Mivette Vega Mivette Vega
Courts Desmond Meade, of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition. Photo by Scott McIntyre for The Washington Post/Getty Images.
Courts 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."

October 15, 2020 12:09 pm EDT Keyvan Antonio Heydari Keyvan Antonio Heydari

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Campaign photo of Sigal Chattah Law and Policy Sigal Chattah acepta $ 10,000 en donaciones de campaña de un contrabandista de armas acusado
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis waves during a press conference, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Government DeSantis Campaign and PAC Get Over $115,000 From Men With Alleged Mafia Ties
AP Photo/John Locher, File Law and Policy La tasa de homicidios de Nevada ha bajado un 20 %, pero el crimen sigue siendo un foco clave de la carrera por el cargo de fiscal general
AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File Elections Registering for Democracy: Why Your Vote Matters
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Elections 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.

October 13, 2020 5:30 pm EDT Mivette Vega Mivette Vega
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Elections 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.

October 13, 2020 3:58 pm EDT Mivette Vega Mivette Vega