If you’re raising a kid, are you raising them to be a voter or a non-voter? Rogan’s List recently posted an article about whether or not one should bring the kids along to vote on Election Day, and it got… Read More ›
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How Voting Rights Fared in the NDRC’s 12 Target States
The truth is, we have to organize to help make voting easier for people. There are far too many people who are currently in power who have wielded their power to restrict the vote as much as possible. But the… Read More ›
A Supreme Court Vacancy: Your Moment of Zen
Hearing about Supreme Court Justice Kennedy’s retirement was a gut punch, I won’t lie. But I’ve had some time to digest it and talk to some smart friends. I’m now more calm but importantly, more fiercely determined. I know what… Read More ›
What does the recent Supreme Court decision mean for voting rights?
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) just ruled on a case involving Ohio’s method for purging voters from the registration rolls. Here’s what you need to know, and what you can do going forward. The Background Back in… Read More ›
June 5 Primaries Recap: The News You Missed
It’s not easy to keep up with 8 primaries happening all at once. Now that most of the votes have been counted, here’s a quick review at what happened in the (Democratic) primaries, what questions got answered, and what you… Read More ›
The 2020 Candidates on Healthcare
Where are the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates on the issue of healthcare? Healthcare was identified by the 2018 midterm voters as one of their most pressing concerns, and is one of the seven issues I covered in my 2020 candidate… Read More ›
Why Don’t People Turn Out for Elections?
Why do so many Americans not vote? According to the Pew Research Center, only 55.7% of the total voting-age population voted in 2016, putting the U.S. a dismal 28th out of 35 developed nations. So what gives? Why are so… Read More ›
1 Thing You Can Do to Protect Your State from Trump
The Trump Administration is trying to game how many votes each state will get in the Electoral College. Seems crazy, but it’s true. At the same time, they’re also trying to hurt states with large immigrant communities. Now that sounds… Read More ›
5 Stats You Should Know about Voter Turnout in the Primaries (So Far)
There’s a fair amount of good news regarding turnout in the primary elections we’ve seen so far. And, of course, some decidedly mixed news. The Pew Research Center came out with a study of the numbers from the 31 states… Read More ›
15 Ways You Can Help Get More People Registered to Vote
The act of voting is a centerpiece of our American democracy. But before you can vote, you must be registered to vote. A conservative estimate from the Pew Charitable Trusts indicated that just over 1 in 5 eligible Americans are… Read More ›
In the Age of Trump, Will Immigrant Voters Turn Out?
Immigrant communities have been under constant attack during the Trump Administration. With the midterm elections approaching, people are wondering if those voters will turn out and cast their ballots, or stay home. In McClatchy’s Trump Policies, Rhetoric Unlikely to Scare… Read More ›
Florida 8/28 Primary: At a Glance
Florida is home to some of the most nail-biting, close races in the November midterms. There is so much at stake. Here’s the 411 on Florida’s primary. Florida has its statewide primary election on Tuesday, August 28. If you’re a… Read More ›
Can We Make Voter Registration Easier? Yes! Here’s How.
There are numerous ways to make registering to vote easier in this country. Today, let’s focus on Automatic Voter Registration. A great explanation from the Brennan Center for Justice as to why Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) is such a good… Read More ›
The Women of the Resistance
You’ve heard the saying, “The Resistance is your mom.” Well, evidence points to the fact that a lot of the energy is coming from women. Women are becoming activists, they are getting organized, and they are running for every level… Read More ›
Voting Rights: Who Could Get Automatic Voter Registration Next?
This week New Jersey passed and signed their Automatic Voter Registration bill, making them the 11th state to do so. The first to do so was Oregon in 2015, and voting rights activists have been making a lot of headway… Read More ›
What trends have emerged from the primaries so far?
Are the Democrats going to win big in November? Will the Republicans manage to hang on to their majority? We’re all keen to know the answers to these questions. And while we’ll have to wait to know for sure, we… Read More ›
15 Ways to Help a Campaign Win Their Election
We are all eager to see a big, beautiful Blue Wave sweep over the country in November. It takes money, sure, but even more importantly, it takes people. Campaigns that win their elections are campaigns that have a lot of… Read More ›
Illinois 3/20 Primaries At a Glance
Illinois has its statewide primary election on Tuesday, March 20. Here are a few facts about the state and three key races, with the names of the Democratic candidates and links to their campaign websites. The winner of the primary… Read More ›
What ID Do You Need to Vote?
You’ve no doubt heard a lot about Voter ID. Every state has its own requirements for their voters. Take a moment today to make sure you have what you need to vote. Then, consider helping other folks get their ID… Read More ›
Voting Rights Trial with Kobach Gets Underway
The ACLU, representing several groups, sued Kansas charging that a law Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach had passed undermined the fundamental right to vote and that it violated the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA). The trial started March 6…. Read More ›
