Civil Rights
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Advocates Call on WI Supreme Court to 'Unlock the Drop Boxes'
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will soon hand down a decision on whether absentee ballot drop boxes are permitted under state law. Ahead of that …
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Building Access for ND's Tribal Voters Focuses on Communication, Data
Ahead of North Dakota's June 14 primary, a civic engagement group is crunching numbers and maintaining talks with county and state election leaders …
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Ms. Magazine Relaunches 1972 'We Have Had Abortions' Petition
This story was produced by Ms. MagazineBroadcast version by Lily Böhlke for Florida News Connection/Public News Service The leaked draft …
Maryland Art Exhibit Connects Past, Present in Fight for Civil Rights
A new museum exhibition in Baltimore opening to the public today aims to tell the story of Maryland's fight for civil rights, both in the past and …
Buffalo Reeling After 10 Killed in Racist Attack at Supermarket
Buffalo residents are grieving after a shooter killed 10 community members on Saturday in an anti-Black attack, apparently fueled by racist white …
Ballot Initiative Requirements Challenged as Unconstitutional
The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit challenging Nebraska's requirements for voter-led initiatives …
Measure Aims to Streamline Absentee Voting in Ohio
There's a new effort at the statehouse to make it easier for Ohioans to vote by mail by creating a permanent absentee voter list. To vote absentee …
Experts Sound Alarm on Rise of Authoritarianism in U.S., Globally
This story was produced with original reporting from Zoe Marks and Eric Chenoweth for Ms. MagazineBroadcast version by Lily Böhlke for …
Ahead of PA Primary, Officials Share Election Day Tips
Pennsylvania's primary is four days away, and state election officials want to remind people of the different ways they can vote. More than 8.7 …
AR Groups Compile Primary Voter Guide on Judicial Races
Early voting is underway in Arkansas through May 24. Central Arkansas community organizations have put together a nonpartisan voter guide for Pulaski …
Planned Parenthood of Illinois Braces for Potential Surge in Patients
As the future of abortion access is in limbo, Planned Parenthood of Illinois is preparing for a potential surge in patients from surrounding states…
FL GOP's Congressional Redistricting Plan Likely Blocked for Discrimination
The new congressional map - crafted by Gov. Ron DeSantis and approved by the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature last month, scatters more than …