Voting Rights

Filibuster Only Obstacle After Senate Democrats Unveil New Voting Rights Bill

As Sen. Joe Manchin tries to build GOP support for the proposal, progressives call for "removing the filibuster from the Senate Republicans' obstructionist toolbox."

Jessica Corbett · Sep 14, 2021

This Republican Party of Anti-Democratic Vigilantes Is an Existential Threat

Jeffrey C. Isaac · Sep 10, 2021

'Four-Alarm Fire' for Democracy as Texas Voter Suppression Bill Becomes Law

Julia Conley · Sep 7, 2021

Americans Are Sleepwalking Into Completion of Trump's Unfinished Coup

Robert Reich · Sep 6, 2021

Texas Groups File Suit Against 'Unconstitutional, Anti-Democratic' Voter Supression Law

Jon Queally · Sep 3, 2021

GOP Destroying Democracy With Claims They Are Saving It

America desperately needs a dose of its own medicine of democracy promotion.

John Feffer · Aug 27, 2021

Progressives Vow to 'Hold the Line' on Democrats' Bold Agenda

"We refuse to let conservatives stop us from getting what people need and deserve," said the youth-led Sunrise Movement. "We have to pass a bold reconciliation bill first."

Jessica Corbett · Aug 25, 2021

According to US Supreme Court, Right to Buy an Election More Protected Than Right to Vote in One

The extraordinary lengths to which the Court has shown it will go to enable the rich to effectively buy elections with its blithe disregard for the rights of people should terrify all those concerned with the survival of our extremely weakened and problematic democracy.

Randy Baker · Aug 25, 2021

'Now the Senate Must Act': Progressives Applaud House Passage of John Lewis Voting Rights Bill

"As long as we let the filibuster stand, this necessary bill will be stuck in the Senate," warned Congresswoman Jayapal. "It’s your right to vote or the filibuster."

Jon Queally · Aug 25, 2021

'Incredible': Court Restores Voting Rights for 55K Former Felons in North Carolina

While GOP lawmakers ready an appeal, voting rights advocates move to ensure formerly incarcerated people know about the ruling.

Julia Conley · Aug 24, 2021

Our Progressive Agenda Is Popular and Our Candidates Can Win

If Democrats want to govern for a generation instead of winning one-off races by slim margins, we will need to mend the deep tears among the American electorate and reckon with the injustices that were sewn into the fabric of our flag.

Brooke Adams · Aug 23, 2021

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R-21) gavels in the 87th Legislature's special session at the state Capitol on July 8, 2021 in Austin. (Photo: Tamir Kalifa via Getty Images)

As Texas House Reaches Quorum, GOP Poised to Advance Voter Suppression Package

"The people of Texas need Gov. Abbot focused on putting an end to this pandemic—not our right to vote—so we can safely send our kids to school, re-open our small businesses, and get on with our lives."

Kenny Stancil · Aug 20, 2021

Election workers in Fulton County, Georgia count votes in November 2021.

GOP State Officials Take Step Toward Overseeing Elections in Georgia's Heavily Democratic Fulton County

"Voters deserve better," said one advocacy group.

Julia Conley · Aug 18, 2021

Texas Rep. Senfronia Thompson (D-141), joined by fellow Democratic state representatives, speaks during a news conference about voting rights outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on August 6, 2021. (Photo: Drew Angerer via Getty Images)

Texas Supreme Court Says Dems Who Fled State to Block Voter Suppression Package Can Be Arrested

GOP-appointed judges sided with Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and right-wing lawmakers in the state, who are seeking to secure a quorum to pass legislation attacking voting rights.

Kenny Stancil · Aug 18, 2021