advancement project

Federal Judge Strikes Down Wisconsin Voter ID Law

The judge said the law violates the Voting Rights Act.
04/29/2014

Can the Voting Rights Act Be Saved?

Lawmakers introduce bill to update Voting Rights Act.
01/22/2014

Commentary: Why Virginia’s Justice System Needs an Overhaul

Thousands of ex-offenders are banned from the ballot box.
12/26/2013
Chicago: Five People Die in 18 Hours From Gun Violence

Commentary: Their Voices Call Out to Us

It’s time for commonsense gun control.
12/16/2013

Commentary: Standing Our Own Ground

Justice for all the Renisha McBrides and Jonathan Ferrells.
11/19/2013
Voting 2012 Problems

Commentary: The Voting Rights Case African-Americans Must Watch

Wisconsin is on trial for limiting the voices of voters.
11/13/2013

93-Year-Old Testifies Against Wisconsin Voter ID Law

Lorene Hutchins shares years-long costly effort to get ID.
11/13/2013
protest

Commentary: Immigration, an Issue We Can All Support

Immigration reform is a racial justice issue.
10/30/2013
Civil Rights Act of 1964

Tuesday Is National Voter Registration Day

The initiative aims to increase November turnout.
09/23/2013
Wisconsin

Wisconsin Voter ID Law Is Heading to Court

Section 2 of Voting Rights Act is key to court challenge.
09/09/2013
Alabama

On Democracy: We Must Still Be Vigilant About Voting Rights

We must use every tool to maintain our rights.
08/07/2013