The Mississippi Senate has approved a new redistricting plan, setting the stage for changes to the state’s legislative boundaries ahead of upcoming elections. The proposal, which passed largely along partisan lines, is expected to shape political representation for the next decade.
The New York Times published an essay of the late John Lewis's final words following his death in 2020:
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Inequities continue to shape U.S. elections, with disparities in voter participation persisting over time. As noted by researchers, the gap in voter turnout between white and Black Americans...
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“The Voting Rights Act of 1965 made it possible for people to access the simplest tool of democracy.”
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Two Black voters have joined the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) lawsuit against the elections chair of Houston County, aiming to alter the county’s election system. The lawsuit, initially...
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A coalition of civil rights organizations has filed a federal lawsuit against Florida's newly enacted elections law, arguing that it disproportionately restricts voting access for Black and Latino...
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