voter suppression
At U.S. Capitol: 1,275 arrested fighting for democracy
April 19, 2016Our nonviolent, civil disobedience was one action among many during a week-long mobilization aimed at starting a new, broad-based movement to restore democracy in the U.S.
Read moreAt start of N.C. voting rights trial, activists take to the streets
July 14, 2015"When I think of the martyrs of the civil rights movement who died for the right to vote, this country should be doing everything possible to ensure all people can vote."
Read moreFrom symbol to substance, is a new South coming?
June 30, 2015Only continued action to bring us together can insure that we overcome those who would use terror and fear to drive us apart.
Read moreVoting summit carries on march for voting rights
March 9, 2015As the march from Selma continues, there's a movement to end the most anti-democratic features of election law.
Read moreGOP strategy for victory on Nov. 4: racism and voter suppression
October 30, 2014Voter turnout is decisive to the outcome; labor and its allies are going all out to reach every potential supporter, including discouraged voters.
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