Elections SPLC awards $4.6 million in Vote Your Voice grants across the South Alabama Forward is among 36 organizations to receive funding through the program to increase civic engagement as the general election approaches. StaffAugust 30, 2022
Congress Sewell legislation to create Black Belt National Heritage Area passes the House This legislation would designate areas within the 19 counties in Alabama’s Black Belt as a National Heritage Area. StaffJuly 20, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | Cynical message from Republicans: Don’t vote! Voting isn’t going to get easier in Alabama, as it should, but will, instead, be kept to those in the “club.” Joey KennedyJuly 13, 2022
Legislature Voting rights groups continue fight against “Zuckerbucks” bill; Allen dismisses concerns Rep. Wes Allen, R-Troy, said the bill would not prevent private groups from educating voters separate from the government. Jacob HolmesMarch 21, 2022
Legislature House passes bill criminalizing prefilling absentee applications Democrats expressed concern that the bill could make criminals out of good people. Jacob HolmesMarch 18, 2022
Legislature Alabama House passes “Zuckerbucks” bill prohibiting private funding of elections Democrats debated against the bill, which was criticized by some voting rights groups Tuesday as a bill to chill voter education efforts. Jacob HolmesMarch 11, 2022
Legislature Voting rights groups speak out against “Zuckerbucks” bill Critics say the bill could create a "chilling effect" on voter education efforts. Jacob HolmesMarch 9, 2022
Elections Greater Birmingham Ministries sues Alabama Secretary of State over records request The group says John Merrill refuses to hand over purged voter roll records without a charge even though the records are kept electronically. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 23, 2022
Elections Coalition of churches condemns SCOTUS decision on Alabama’s new congressional maps Faith in Action Alabama on March 25 is to unveil the group's plan to address voting rights. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 21, 2022
Congress John Lewis Voting Rights Act passes in combined package with Freedom to Vote Act Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, originally sponsored the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. John H. GlennJanuary 14, 2022