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Alabama redistricting, voting rights, theGrio.com
June 13, 2023
The 5-4 ruling could pave the way to require redistricting that is more favorable to Black voters in several states…
June 9, 2023
“I’ve seen a lot of change,” said Della Simpson Maynor, now 74. “But I’ve seen a lot of things exactly…
June 8, 2023
The Supreme Court shocked Black leaders after rendering a decision upholding the Voting Rights Act in a gerrymandering case in…
April 2, 2023
Many voters with disabilities face barriers at the polls most voters never even consider, such as missing ramps or door…
March 25, 2023
A recent federal survey showed that 70% of people held in jails across the country had not been convicted and…
March 7, 2023
As the U.S. marks 58 years since Bloody Sunday, leaders commit to winning what they see as the modern fight…
March 5, 2023
A legislative proposal in Nebraska would change the timeline for the restoration of voting rights for felons.
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February 27, 2023
The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition earned a Nobel Peace Prize nomination for launching a campaign to restore voting rights to…
February 23, 2023
The Minnesota Senate moved Tuesday to restore voting rights to convicted felons as soon as they get out of prison…
Judge Wooden gavel on the table of judge with american flag and black chair
February 17, 2023
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld state laws that prohibit people with felony convictions from voting until they finish…
January 20, 2023
TheGrio chats with Rep. Clyburn and political scientist Christina M. Greer to assess the first half of Biden and Harris'…
December 7, 2022
From Stacey Abrams to student volunteers, activists overcame incredible odds to help deliver Senator Raphael Warnock a victory in Georgia.
December 7, 2022
Despite Senator Raphael Warnock's runoff win in Georgia, a divided Congress will likely halt Biden’s Black agenda for the next…
Wisconsin Voters Head To The Polls On State's Primary Day
October 31, 2022
Nearly 20 poll workers in Milwaukee were instructed on how to resolve disturbances on Election Day, such as confrontational poll…
Pamela Moses thegrio.com
October 26, 2022
Pamela Moses, who was sentenced to six years in prison for registering to vote despite her criminal record, is suing…
Supreme Court building, theGrio.com
October 4, 2022
The rights of Black voters in Alabama could be diluted based on the outcome of a voting rights case before…
September 14, 2022
A Wisconsin judge on Tuesday sided with Republicans and declined to suspend his ruling from last week that state law does not…
September 10, 2022
The Michigan Supreme Court sided with the Promote the Vote 2022 coalition to put the proposed constitutional amendment before voters.
September 3, 2022
Civil Rights leaders met with President Joe Biden Friday to discuss the issues of voting rights, criminal justice and police…
September 2, 2022
Civil rights leaders are meeting with President Joe Biden on Friday for the second time since he’s been in office,…