Barriers to Voting and Voter Suppression

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America’s Voting Wars: How States Are Reshaping Access to the Ballot Box

The 2020 United States general election was conducted amid a global pandemic. In an effort to protect public health, states…

By
Alison O'Leary

Why Voting Is Still Hard in America

Voting is the cornerstone of American democracy, a fundamental right that allows citizens to shape their government. However, the process…

By
Alison O'Leary