Source: Sean Rayford / Getty Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the November 2020 election brought out about 155 million voters. That represented 67% of Americans over 18, and it was the highest voter turnout of any modern election. Americans also set…
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Why Black Voters In Milwaukee Deserve More Credit For Biden Flipping Wisconsin Blue
Source: Scott Olson / Getty This article is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan reporting project covering local election integrity and voting access. This article is available for reprint under the terms of Votebeat’s republishing policy. Early in the morning on…
Read MoreVoter Suppression: Truth vs. Proof
Source: Boston Globe / Getty One month before Barack Obama won his first presidential election, Rensselaer County sent hundreds of absentee ballots listing him as “Barack Osama.” When it was brought to light, the Upstate New York Board of Elections…
Read MoreLeBron James’ Poll Worker Recruitment Effort Reaches 20,000 Volunteers
As the presidential election nears, NBA player and activist LeBron James is furthering his mission to spread awareness about voter suppression tactics and eliminate barriers that stand in the way of individuals exercising their right to vote. James’ nonprofit More…
Read MoreWe Shall Overcome: Black Voter Suppression In 2020
WE THE PEOPLE…of the United States of America are less than seven weeks away from what President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have called “the most important election in the history of our country.” They may have…
Read MoreObama Slams Trump Over USPS: He Prefers ‘Suppressing The Vote,’ Not ‘The Virus’
Source: Scott Olson / Getty Former President Barack Obama is speaking out amid Donald Trump‘s opposition of money for the USPS, which could have a grave impact on the elections. On Thursday, the president said he opposes election aid for…
Read MoreAmazon Studios Announces New Election Documentary “All In: The Fight For Democracy” Featuring Stacey Abrams
Source: Courtesy Amazon Studios / Amazon Studios It’s no secret that some politicians throughout American history have stolen their elections — with the help of voter suppression. We’re already seeing signs that certain leaders who shall remain nameless are doing…
Read MoreLeBron James Launches Nonprofit To Address Black Voter Suppression
NBA star LeBron James has continually used his platform to spread awareness about issues impacting the Black community. As Election Day nears, the Akron, Ohio native is furthering his efforts by teaming up with other influential individuals for the creation…
Read MoreCoronavirus Or Voter Suppression? Unsanitary Polling Conditions And Low Turnout Reported
Source: Scott Olson / Getty Many government officials and health experts have warned against crowded places during the coronavirus pandemic, yet Illinois, Arizona and Florida still held their primary elections on Tuesday. The fact that elections proceeded in spite of…
Read MoreStacey Abrams furthers Dr. King’s vision to march on ballot boxes in 2020
Stacey Abrams (Photo by A.R. Shaw for Steed Media) Former Georgia House Democratic leader Stacey Abrams made history in 2018 when she became the first Black woman to earn a Georgia gubernatorial nomination. She is also the founder of the voting…
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