Federal cuts to CISA programs make elections less secure, Pennsylvania’s Al Schmidt warns
In a letter to the homeland security secretary, Al Schmidt cites the critical help local election officials have gotten from the cybersecurity agency.
Tag: VOTING RIGHTS
Texas supporters of countywide voting on election day fight efforts to end it
County officials say it should be up to local leaders and election officials who best understand the needs of their communities to decide whether to offer countywide voting on election day.
Michigan House GOP proposes proof-of-citizenship requirement for all voters
The proposal is unlikely to pass out of the legislature, but it could still come before voters next year. It would apply retroactively to currently registered voters.
4 Progressive Policies That Transformed Women’s Rights in America
Explore four key policies transforming women's rights in America and learn how the fight for gender equality continues to shape history.
Georgia’s Record Early Voting, Post-2020 Stress Tests Helped to Defuse Election Rules Overhaul
There have been fights in the courts for four years over voting laws enacted in Georgia after Biden won the 2020 election.
What poll watchers can − and can’t − do on Election Day
Poll watchers will be more abundant and extra vigilant this election. The GOP recruited 200,000 watchers and provided training courses.
Texas Voters Unable to Vote: Paper Voter Registration Forms Not Put In System
A Votebeat investigation found that eligible voters who believe they have done everything necessary to cast a ballot don’t get the chance because their Texas paper registrations didn’t make it into the system.
What to do if Your Vote is Challenged: Practical Advice From a Civil Rights Attorney For Election Day
With the general election drawing close, it’s important to know your rights in case your vote is challenged.
Military families worry bad-faith GOP lawsuits will discourage voting
If successful, the lawsuits could impact results in a handful of battleground states with razor-thin voting margins that will determine the outcome of the presidential election.
Of 10 states with abortion ballot measures, only Florida requires 60 percent support to pass
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and sent abortion back to the states, voters in red and blue states alike have voted to protect abortion rights on the ballot.
Too young to vote, old enough to change the world!
Let’s stop pretending that wisdom comes with a driver’s license and start acknowledging that young people are ready—eager, even—to take part in the democratic process.
Expected Pinal County Ruling Could Affect How Many Ballots Are Rejected in Arizona’s November Election
The state is suing to force the county to follow a new rule from Secretary of State Adrian Fontes aimed at protecting the ballots of voters who arrive at the wrong polling site.
Pennsylvania Court Says County Should Have Warned Voters Before Rejecting Their Mail Ballots
Pennsylvania County should have warned voters before rejecting ballots. The ruling sets the stage for another state Supreme Court battle before November’s election.
Vote Like You Mean It, Not Like You Don’t
Let’s take a deep dive into the issue, and no, this isn’t just another attempt to nudge you into a polling booth. Think of it as an exploration of why voting matters more now than ever.
Republican Congressman Has Incredible Self-Own
Rep. Glenn Grothman made a fool of himself trying to defend his claim about voting fraud during federal elections. Cenk Uygur, Francesca Fiorentini and Yasmin Khan discuss on TYT.
GOP bid to remove polling sites from college campus fails
County Judge Tim O’Hare said he proposed the cuts to save costs. Critics accused Republican leaders of suppressing the vote of young people who back Democrats.
