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#redistricting
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
12 hours agoVA Gov. Defends Redistricting as Temporary, Responsive Effort' to Counteract Trump Saying He Was Entitled' to More Seats
Virginia's redistricting referendum passed, allowing for congressional maps to be redrawn favorably for Democrats in response to Trump's actions.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
12 hours agoVA Gov. Defends Redistricting as Temporary, Responsive Effort' to Counteract Trump Saying He Was Entitled' to More Seats
Virginia's redistricting referendum passed, allowing for congressional maps to be redrawn favorably for Democrats in response to Trump's actions.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 days agoIndiana's Ban on Using Student IDs for Voting Is Back
Indiana attorney general Todd Rokita stated that the decision marks a 'BIG WIN for Election Integrity.' He emphasized that this commonsense protection is needed to close loopholes and prevent potential fraud by out-of-state or ineligible voters.
Higher education
#democracy
Social justice
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
19 hours agoPresent at Our Nation's Founding-but Excluded from Its Promise | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
The true expansion of democracy in America involves recognizing the contributions and rights of marginalized groups historically excluded from its promises.
Non-profit organizations
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
2 days agoFaster Than Authoritarianism: Rapid Response as a Frontline Strategy for Democracy Defense | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
Rapid response is essential for effective movement building and defending democracy against authoritarian strategies.
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days agoData expert stunned as latest election hints at bigger GOP losses this fall: "Absolute disaster" - LGBTQ Nation
Analilia Mejia's win with a nearly 20-point margin over Hathaway is significant, indicating strong voter support for Democrats in the current political climate.
US politics
Non-profit organizations
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
2 weeks agoDemocracy Needs You: 5 Steps Nonprofits Can Take to Support Free and Fair Elections | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
Voting is essential for democracy, and nonprofits play a crucial role in promoting voter participation and countering misinformation.
#voter-suppression
US politics
fromJezebel
1 month agoSounds Like the GOP Is Eager to Literally Fight Democrats in Order to Pass the Voter Suppression SAVE America Act
Republicans plan a prolonged Senate floor fight over the SAVE America Act to force Democrats to defend voting eligibility requirements despite lacking votes to pass the bill.
US politics
fromJezebel
1 month agoSounds Like the GOP Is Eager to Literally Fight Democrats in Order to Pass the Voter Suppression SAVE America Act
Republicans plan a prolonged Senate floor fight over the SAVE America Act to force Democrats to defend voting eligibility requirements despite lacking votes to pass the bill.
#voter-id-requirements
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month agoSenate expected to take up voter ID bill opposed by Democrats US politics live
The Save America Act requires proof of US citizenship for voter registration and approved identification at polls, facing Senate opposition due to filibuster rules and Democratic unanimity against it.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month agoAn effort similar to the SAVE Act was tried once, but was blocked by courts when over 30,000 eligible citizens were prevented from registering to vote | Fortune
New Hampshire's proof-of-citizenship law requires voters to present passports or birth certificates instead of driver's licenses, creating barriers for citizens like Joshua Bogdan who previously voted without issue.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month agoSenate expected to take up voter ID bill opposed by Democrats US politics live
The Save America Act requires proof of US citizenship for voter registration and approved identification at polls, facing Senate opposition due to filibuster rules and Democratic unanimity against it.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month agoAn effort similar to the SAVE Act was tried once, but was blocked by courts when over 30,000 eligible citizens were prevented from registering to vote | Fortune
New Hampshire's proof-of-citizenship law requires voters to present passports or birth certificates instead of driver's licenses, creating barriers for citizens like Joshua Bogdan who previously voted without issue.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month agoRepublican governor signs bill urging citizens to rat on "suspect" voters - LGBTQ Nation
South Dakota's new law allows voters to challenge other residents' voting rights based on suspected non-citizenship, requiring signed sworn statements with documented evidence filed 90 days before elections.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months agoUS House of Representatives passes election law requiring proof of citizenship to vote
A new SAVE America Act requiring passports or birth certificates to register passed the House, raising concerns it will disproportionately harm women, rural residents, and low-income voters.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months agoA Republican plan to overhaul voting is back. Here's what's new in the bill
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act now dubbed the SAVE America Act narrowly passed the U.S. House last week, with all Republicans and one Democrat backing the bill. Its approval came about 10 months after House Republicans last passed the SAVE Act. The measure, which would transform voter registration and voting across the country, faces persistent hurdles in the GOP-led Senate due to Democratic disapproval and the 60-vote threshold to clear the legislative filibuster.
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