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Why People Don’t Vote Week: Nonvoters Less Likely to Follow News, Discuss Politics with Others

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024

This week we’re looking at the reasons why people don’t vote. Research shows when citizens don’t follow the daily news, or when their family and friends don’t vote, citizens are less likely to vote.

The SCOTUS Majority is Bent on Dismantling the Voting Rights Act. Lacking Federal Protection, Pro-Democracy States are Enacting State VRAs

June 26, 2024June 26, 2024

We reported recently on the impact of Shelby County v. Holder, the U.S. Supreme Court majority’s decision invalidating Section 5 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Anticipating even more erosion of the VRA, some states have passed their own state VRAs.

NH Voter Suppression Bill Eliminates Sworn Affidavits for Voter Registration, Demanding Citizenship Documents for Otherwise Qualified Voters. It Could Disenfranchise Thousands.

June 13, 2024June 13, 2024

A voter suppression bill aimed at students and younger voters in New Hampshire has moved forward in the state’s legislature. It requires proof of citizenship papers from every registering voter, and could disenfranchise thousands.

Gallup Poll Finds Americans Think a Major Third Party is Needed

May 29, 2024May 29, 2024

A poll by Gallup finds majority support for a major third party option among almost every segment of voters, ticking up to 63% last fall. This includes increases among Republicans and independents.

Minnesota Takes More Big Steps in Expanding and Protecting the Right to Vote, Including Passing the Minnesota Voting Rights Act

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024

May 17th, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed an omnibus democracy reform bill which included the Minnesota Voting Rights Act, on the heels of 2023’s Democracy for the People Act and restoring voting rights to 55,000 of its formerly incarcerated citizens.

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Why People Don’t Vote Week: Nonvoters Less Likely to Follow News, Discuss Politics with Others

The SCOTUS Majority is Bent on Dismantling the Voting Rights Act. Lacking Federal Protection, Pro-Democracy States are Enacting State VRAs

NH Voter Suppression Bill Eliminates Sworn Affidavits for Voter Registration, Demanding Citizenship Documents for Otherwise Qualified Voters. It Could Disenfranchise Thousands.

Gallup Poll Finds Americans Think a Major Third Party is Needed

Minnesota Takes More Big Steps in Expanding and Protecting the Right to Vote, Including Passing the Minnesota Voting Rights Act