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.

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.

"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."

"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."

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

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

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

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

We write to applaud the introduction of HB 57, which would end felony disenfranchisement and facilitate full political and civic participation for thousands of New Mexico voters.