Elections SPLC to host “Vote in my Honor” event to boost turnout Panelists will celebrate the strides Alabamians have made in the fight for voting rights and discuss ways to continue that fight. Jacob HolmesOctober 11, 2024
Elections Alabama nonprofits join forces for “Defend the Ballot” initiative The “Defend The Ballot” initiative brings together organizations across the state to ensure Alabamians have ballot access. StaffOctober 7, 2024
Elections Judge upholds injunction against key part of Alabama absentee voting law Judge David Proctor reaffirmed his earlier ruling, maintaining that the law likely violates the Voting Rights Act. StaffOctober 7, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | When it comes to voter suppression, there’s a definite pattern There's only one group that's routinely trying to deter people from voting. Josh MoonOctober 2, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s battle against the ballot The right to vote belongs to all its citizens — not just those who look, think, or vote a certain way. Bill BrittSeptember 25, 2024
Legislature Bill seeks voting rights expansion, faces down rival legislation The Alabama Voting Rights Act would reduce requirements for voting rights renewal and allow same day voter registration. Wesley WalterSeptember 2, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | It’s not too late for the secretary of state to do the right thing Purging voter rolls sends a false message that immigrants, even those who are now U.S. citizens, aren't to be trusted. That's a terrible look. Josh MoonAugust 23, 2024
Elections New voting law won’t take effect until after this year’s election Alabama's HB100, which adds crimes that revoke voting rights, will not impact this year's election due to constitutional timing guidelines. Mary Claire WootenAugust 21, 2024
Elections Civil rights organiztions threaten legal action to halt purge of voter rolls A host of civil rights organizations signed onto a letter sent to Secretary of State Wes Allen demanding he cease his plan to purge... Jacob HolmesAugust 20, 2024
Legislature Alabama lawmakers, coalition introduce an all-inclusive voting rights bill The legislation has the full support of the entire Alabama Senate Democratic Caucus. Jacob HolmesAugust 16, 2024