A witness for the Alabama attorney general’s office testified that while historical racism may contribute to achievement gaps between demographics, it is not the sole factor. The statement came during a trial over Alabama’s congressional redistricting map.
Today, Tennessee is once again at the heart of a civil rights battle. Activists and lawmakers caution that the state is becoming a "testing ground for voter suppression,"...
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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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