Ongoing Coverage of Voter Suppression
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Democrats' Path Forward on Voting Rights Legislation Uncertain Following GOP Filibuster
On Tuesday, Senate Democrats put the For the People Act, a voting rights expansion bill, up for a test vote. But as expected, Republicans blocked the bill from advancing. Jun 23, 2021
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Democratic Bill Seeks to Combat Voting Restriction Legislation. But Will Congress Pass It?
We speak with Senator Jeff Merkley about the For The People Act. May 7, 2021
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Proposed Voting Restriction Laws in Arizona Supress Native Communities
Arizona has introduced 23 voting restriction bills so far this year. Advocates worry this will make it harder for Native communities to vote. May 3, 2021
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Kentucky Passes Law to Expand Voting Access
This Wednesday, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed into law a bipartisan bill to expand voting access in the state. Apr 9, 2021
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Corporations Take A Stand Against Republican Voting Laws
Senator Mitch McConnell retaliated by accusing corporations of “behaving like a woke parallel government." Apr 7, 2021
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Georgia's Newest Voting Law Aims to Reduce Access to the Polls
Lawmakers in Georgia are part of a national trend in which legislators across the country have introduced more than 250 bills that aim to restrict voting. Apr 2, 2021
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In Texas, Lawmakers Advance Legislation for New Restrictions on Voting
SB7 would do everything from limit early voting hours to prohibit drive-thru voting in the state. Apr 2, 2021