Is Voter Registration Outdated? Feat. Vote.org CEO Andrea Hailey

In August, the 5th Circuit struck down a Jim Crow-era provision of the Mississippi Constitution that permanently disenfranchised Mississippians with certain felony convictions. The 2-1 opinion held that the provision violates the 8th Amendment’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. Paloma Wu of the Mississippi Center for Justice and Hannah Williams of Mississippi Votes join Marc Elias to discuss Mississippi's harsh felony disenfranchisement law, how it affects people on the ground and the innovative lawsuit fighting for these communities. Support the work of the Mississippi Center for Justice and Mississippi Votes Resources: Alert: 5th Circuit Strikes Down Mississippi’s Jim Crow Era Felony Disenfranchisement Provision Mississippi Votes' Rights Restoration page Hopkins v. Horsemann Case Page "The Supreme Court Allows a Relic of White Supremacy To Remain in Mississippi’s Constitution" by Rob McDuff Felony Disenfranchisement, Explained

The U.S. Supreme Court wrapped up its latest term last month, issuing decisions affecting elections, affirmative action, student loan relief and more as justices faced allegations of ethics violations. Marc and Paige discuss the rulings in the face of falling confidence in and support for the nation’s highest court. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected]. Shop our new merch!  Twitter Post Facebook Instagram TikTok Subscribe to our free newsletters  Related links: Allen v. Milligan Moore v. Harper John Roberts’ Last Word Is Not the Final SayThe U.S. Supreme Court’s Supreme Takeover A Dangerous Legal Theory Is Rejected ​​Revisiting Moore v. Harper and the Threats to Democracy

State legislative sessions are wrapping up across the country, and with that, the best and worst election bills are being enacted. Marc and Paige recap the types of voting bills Republican-led states prioritized enacting this year compared to those in Democratic-led states. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected]. Shop our new merch!  Twitter Post Facebook Instagram TikTok Subscribe to our free newsletters  Related links: The Anti-Voting Bills Republicans Enacted This Legislative Season These States Made Voting Easier This Year Texas Republicans Want To Take Houston’s Power Away The Republican Election Law That Could Bankrupt Our Elections

On Thursday, June 8, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision in Allen v. Milligan that leaves Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act intact and, in a landmark win for voters, struck down the state’s congressional map. Marc and Paige are joined by Abha Khanna, one of the attorneys who argued the case before the Supreme Court, to break down what the decision means for voters, why it is a victory for democracy and how it’ll impact future redistricting cases. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected]. Shop our new merch!  Twitter Post Facebook Instagram TikTok Subscribe to our free newsletters  Related links: U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Alabama Congressional Map, Upholds Voting Rights ActIn a Major Victory, the Supreme Court Didn’t Break Democracy Breaking Down the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act Decision Out of Alabama How the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in Allen v. Milligan Will Impact Ongoing Redistricting Litigation  Cases:Allen v. Milligan

Ohio Republicans are taking a sledgehammer to democracy. In their latest act, the Ohio GOP has passed a proposal to make it more difficult for voters to amend their own state constitution by increasing the threshold for state constitutional amendments to pass, despite overwhelming public opposition. To make matters worse — they’re pushing an allegedly illegal August election to ram through the proposal before Ohioans are expected to vote on a pro-choice abortion measure in November. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected]. Shop our new merch!  Twitter Post Facebook Instagram TikTok Subscribe to our free newsletters  Related links: Abortion Rights Are at the Center of Ohio GOP’s Latest Attack on Democracy Despite Broad Public Opposition, Ohio GOP Pushes Its War on Democracy Ohio Resolution Restricting Ballot Measures Will Head to Voters Cases: Ballot language lawsuit August election lawsuit

Marc sits down with former U.S. Rep. Mondaire Jones (D-N.Y.) to discuss the Congressman’s experience in the U.S. House, the future of federal voting rights legislation, New York’s antiquated voting laws and what’s next for Mondaire Jones. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected]. Shop our new merch!  Twitter Post Facebook Instagram TikTok Subscribe to our free newsletters  Related links: Congressional Black Caucus letter to the DOJ

Voter registration in the U.S. is out of date and in desperate need of an update. Marc Elias sits down with Andrea Hailey of Vote.org — the nation’s largest nonpartisan digital voter engagement organization — to discuss voter registration, the outdated voter technology in America and legislation targeting how and when people can register to vote. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected]. Check out Vote.org. Shop our new merch!  Twitter Post Facebook Instagram TikTok Subscribe to our free newsletters  Related links: The Little Known Rule That Makes It Harder to Register to Vote Vote.org Georgia lawsuit Vote.org Texas lawsuit Vote.org Florida lawsuit

The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to issue rulings in two major elections cases — Moore v. Harper and Allen v. Milligan — in the next few months. In this episode, Marc and Paige discuss the potential ways the Supreme Court could decide these cases and how each ruling would impact democracy. However the Court decides to rule will impact the voting rights of millions of Americans across the country.  Shop our new merch!  Make sure to follow us on: Twitter Post Facebook Instagram TikTok Subscribe to our free newsletters  Related links: Moore v. Harper Allen v. Milligan What is the independent state legislature theory? HOW SCOTUS can rule in Moore v. Harper How SCOTUS can rule in Allen v. Milligan North Carolina Supreme Court Reverses Decision, Permits Partisan Gerrymandering

Youth voters are making a difference in elections across the country. Instead of celebrating this increased turnout or Instead of changing its policies to win young voters' trust and support, Republicans would rather enact laws that suppress them from voting. Marc and Paige discuss the latest Republican attacks on the youth vote. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected]. Shop our new merch!  Twitter Post Facebook Instagram TikTok Subscribe to our free newsletters  Related links: Here’s How the 26th Amendment Protects Voting Rights Cleta Mitchell Recording Attacking the Youth Vote on Florida’s College Campuses It’s Harder for Young People To Vote Young Voters Turned Out in Droves Despite Barriers New Hampshire Moves To Limit Student Voting Cases: Idaho state lawsuit Idaho federal lawsuit Ohio lawsuit

After years of extreme gerrymandering and suppressive voting laws to block opposition, Republican-led states are now enacting laws explicitly targeting their Democratic-leaning cities and counties — particularly in how they conduct elections. In states like Tennessee, Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana and North Carolina, GOP lawmakers are determined to strip power away from the states’ bluest areas.  For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected]. 🛍️Shop our new merch! 🛍️ Follow us on: Twitter Post Facebook Instagram TikTok Subscribe to our free newsletters  Related links: The Depth of the Tennessee GOP’s Disdain for Democracy “An Unprecedented Disenfranchisement”: How Republicans Are Stripping Nashville of Political Power Tennessee General Assembly Expels Two Black Lawmakers in Latest Attack on Democracy Texas Senate Passes Bill To Seize Control of Elections from Local Authorities This 1986 Louisiana Case Is Back in Court 40 Years Later Mississippi Continues To Deny Black Americans Political Power Letter from Birmingham Jail