In the last few years, local election officials have experienced unprecedented threats to themselves and their families — leading to fears for their lives and mass resignations. With more than a thousand credible threats reported to the DOJ, Soledad O’Brien speaks with Liz Howard, senior counsel with the Brennan Center for Justice, about the long-term consequences and what more needs to be done to protect them.
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Is asking for ID to vote, violating your civil rights?
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November 9, 2019In the United States, voting is a right meant to be guaranteed to every citizen. But since...
Partisan Gerrymandering Case Makes its Way to the Supreme Court
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How “When We All Vote” Is Getting People to the Polls
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November 3, 2024When can I vote? Where can I vote? How do I get there? These are all questions that When W...
Focusing on Voters in the Heart of America
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November 3, 2024In the final days of the 2024 election, we’re focusing on a place that’s typically out of ...
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