Georgia isn’t the only state that has passed a restrictive voting law this year. Plus, learn which states are coming up on Georgia’s heels.
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Election 2020: Make a Plan To Vote Today
Making a plan to vote is fairly simple — you just need to think through a few questions. Follow these prompts to get ready to vote.
In the News: Voting Rights Updates From Around America
A roundup of recent voting rights news from around the country.
A Fully Blue Virginia Just Massively Expanded Voting Rights
Oh, the power of voting locally. Since the 2016 election, left-leaning voters in Virginia have been fired up, and have been winning state legislative (and executive) seats. They made huge gains in 2017 and then finally flipped both chambers of… Read More ›
29 States Trying to Expand Voting Rights in 2020
Republicans are doing everything in their power to make voting as difficult as possible. The gutting of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 a few years ago doesn’t help. That said, there are other remedies and it is really important that we… Read More ›
The Latest in Voting Rights in the States
Always assume that your voting rights are under attack. The best way to counteract it is to pay attention and also be on the offensive. Here’s what’s going on in a handful of states–some of it is good news, and… Read More ›
2019 Elections: It’s Election Day!
The Elections of 2019 are here! It’s time to go vote! ✦ Find your polling location: I Will Vote ✦ Check that you have the correct ID: ID requirements state by state ✦ Is your name not on the voter… Read More ›
Make a Plan to Vote: 3 Steps To Boost Turnout
Did you know research has shown that thinking through a voting plan can increase the likelihood of a voter actually voting by almost 10%! Here’s the thing. Lots of people intend to vote. But when the day comes, some don’t…. Read More ›
Take Action Tuesday: Building the 2020 Vote
It’s way too early to think about voting in the 2020 elections, right? If you’re passionate about getting this country on the right track, then no, it’s not too early to think about increasing turnout and securing our elections. The… Read More ›
It Was a Good Week for Voting Rights
At a time when the Republicans seem to be doing everything they can to limit voting, it is critical that we push to expand voting rights. The place where the most progress is happening is at the state level. Keep… Read More ›
Spread the Vote’s Exciting Expansion
View at Medium.com Is it possible to be excited about a big change? Spread the Vote, a voting rights organization I’m a big fan of, announced some big changes recently and instead of being concerned, I found I was… Read More ›
How Wisconsin Became a Hotbed For Voter Suppression and What Can Be Done About It
The assault on voting rights in Wisconsin has been devastatingly effective. The 2010 elections, which ushered in a ton of Republicans and Tea Party types across the country, ended up being a nightmare for Wisconsin. Since 1999, Democrats had always… Read More ›
5 Pro-Democracy NonProfits to Support on #GivingTuesday
Having Black Friday and Cyber Monday right after a holiday where we’re supposed to be thankful for what we have has never sat quite right with me, but I am a big fan of Giving Tuesday. Let’s celebrate a day… Read More ›
Midterms 2018: It’s Election Day!
The Midterm Elections of 2018 are here! It’s time to go vote! ✦ Find your polling location: I Will Vote ✦ Check that you have the correct ID: ID requirements state by state ✦ Do you need a ride? Ride to… Read More ›
BlueWave Interview: Christina Sanders from Spread The Vote on Voter ID
Voter suppression is real. Spread the Vote sprang up to tackle the barriers that Republican politicians have put up around voting, by helping citizens get the ID they need to vote. While they work nationally, they have dedicated teams in… Read More ›
Voter Fraud: The GOP’s Favorite Myth
Yesterday, I read yet another story about a Republican politician droning on and on about what a big problem voter fraud is, again without any evidence of it. We all need to have the facts and figures to combat this… Read More ›
Winning the November midterms: Your How-To Guide
Nothing is more important than turning out every voter who will vote for Democrats in November. Here is a collection of Political Charge’s posts full of information and ideas for how each one of us can take action towards that… Read More ›
Quick, What Voter ID Does Your State Require?
Voter ID is an important voting rights issue. Thing is, it’s often not national news, so it’s not on everyone’s radar. Today, take a moment to make sure you have what you need to vote and then consider helping other… Read More ›
Why 2018 is the Year You Should Be a Poll Watcher
Poll watchers, sometimes known as election observers, are the people who watch over the activities at polling locations on election days. Their job is to report any voting/registration irregularities to the proper authorities and ensure that all votes are counted… Read More ›
Why You Need to Pay Attention to State Elections
Most of the time the media spends on politics seems to be at the federal level. What’s happening in the White House and in Congress matters to the greatest number of people, so it’s no wonder the national media pays… Read More ›