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“In today’s decision, the court recognized that Spanish-speaking voters are not second-class citizens and should not have to wait for their voting rights to be fully protected.”

There is an ideal pathway for knocking down a barrier that has kept so many voting-eligible citizens away from the polls: automatic voter registration.

“For democratic participation to have any meaning, voters must be able to exercise their right to vote in a language they understand.”

"The bill that the governor is expected to sign into law establishes blatant wealth discrimination in the restoration of rights process. The bill will create two classes of returning citizens… [and] under this bill your ability to pay will govern whether you can participate in democracy.”

How and why the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 has played such a critical role in increasing access to voter registration.

“Public policy created the racial economic gap and only public policy can solve it.”

“We are used to doing our homework and having to show up.”

Law, First of Its Kind, Will Improve Fairness and Accuracy of the Census Data Used for Redistricting

Grassroots organizers and civil rights groups banded together to stop Texas officials from denying the franchise to voters of color.

Demos Report on National Voter Registration Act Highlights Benefits for Women

Baltimore’s campaign donors lack diversity across race, gender, and socioeconomic status. The Baltimore Fair Election Fund, designed with equity and community engagement at the forefront, can change that.

We must envision—and work toward—a democracy agenda that reflects and responds to all the diverse communities who call the United States home.

"On today’s anniversary, we encourage voters from all walks of life who have faced barriers to voting to visit WeVoteWeCount.org to share their story."

"It’s also clear what we must do: restore the race-conscious protections of the Voting Rights Act and enact affirmative measures to expand ballot access across the country."

Today’s Supreme Court decision that federal courts have no ability to check extreme partisan gerrymandering is a stunning blow to our democracy. This decision represents an abdication of judicial responsibility to protect against constitutional violations.

By enacting SB 7066, the Florida legislature has created two classes of returning citizens: those who can afford to reclaim their voting rights, and those who cannot.

The idea of canceling student debt has become a topic of considerable debate. Here's what you need to know about the Warren and Sanders student debt plans and what still needs to be answered.

This racial disparity is the product of centuries of policies that intentionally excluded and oppressed African Americans.