Minority voters must focus on what, not who
We've learned that a rising tide doesn't raise all boats. Some boats are buoyant yachts, others small row boats and some are stuck at the bottom.
Supreme Court hears Texas plan to replace democracy with oligarchy
Once again, right wingers have come up with a scheme to dilute and diminish the voting power of minorities, and they might get what they want.
Labor launches Latino voter education program
The Labor Council for Latin American Advancement launched a national campaign aimed at educating Latinos on the importance of voting.
New attacks on voting rights in Alabama
Alabama has developed new ways to prevent African Americans from voting.
Democratic presidential hopefuls, in contrast to GOP candidates, push progressive agenda
All participants developed answers to problems in ways that will unify, not divide.
Alabama’s new Jim Crow far from subtle
In Alabama, 50 years after Selma, voting rights are once more under assault.
Bill would restore voting protections in time for 2016 election
The bill, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, would ensure that voting rights are protected in the 2016 presidential election.
Court blocks Texas voter IDs - maybe
A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that a Texas voter ID law, as written, discriminates against blacks and Hispanics.
Mass movement the key to voting rights protection
Fifty years ago today, thanks to a mass movement started by African American WWII veterans, Voting Rights Act was signed into law.
Voting Rights Act turns 50 - is it on agenda for GOP debate?
With voting rights under fire, GOP candidates have an opportunity to address the need to fix one of the nation's most important statutes.
