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Voting Rights
Ahead of a consequential election, our newsroom is making a renewed commitment to writing about voting rights and the people who make our democracy function. Here’s how we plan to do that as part of our participation in the Advancing Democracy Fellowship.
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Voting may be over, but this election worker is still debunking disinformation
Some election officials are trying to set the record straight about online conspiracy theories — a sign of the work ahead for the women-led workforce and the future of voting policy.
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What you need to know on Election Day — and what happens after
Election officials have been preparing for the 2024 election by updating protocols, offering more public outreach on how elections are administered and adding safety measures.
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As Americans head to the polls, a women-led workforce is on high alert
Election officials have already helped at least 80 million people cast a ballot during early voting, with only isolated issues reported. But voting groups are preparing for increased online disinformation and potential lawsuits.
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'Go see for yourself': These poll workers want to demystify the voting process for you
These everyday Americans safeguard the vote. Here’s what drives them.
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Harris emphasizes voting as her allies remind women that their ballot choices are private
In the final days of a historic presidential election, the vice president is underscoring the power of casting a ballot — with a boost from former first lady Michelle Obama.
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College students already faced barriers to voting — and states are adding more
With roughly a month to go until the presidential election, women on college campuses and women-led voting organizations talk about the realities of get-out-the-vote efforts.
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‘Voting feels like a battle’: In Mississippi, a group of Black women is reimagining voter turnout
The Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable has traveled around the state for “boot camps” aimed at better mobilizing Black women to get out the vote. They face roadblocks in a state with a deep history of voter suppression.
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Voting by mail? Election workers are worried about issues at the Postal Service
State election officials are encouraging people who vote by mail to be proactive about making sure their ballots are counted. Here’s what to know.
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‘We never stopped the fight’: The Mississippians carrying on Fannie Lou Hamer’s legacy
Sixty years ago this week, the civil rights activist gave a speech ahead of the Democratic National Convention that helped change history. The work remains unfinished.
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The newest deciders: Almost 2 million women have become U.S. citizens since the 2020 election
Immigration is expected to be a big topic during Thursday’s debate. Among the viewers will be immigrant women, who are becoming eligible voters at a higher rate than men.