voting

2020 election

politics

news

2020 Voter Suppression Efforts They Don’t Want You To Know About

Between Republicans rewriting rules and COVID-19, there’s a real potential for historic levels of voter suppression. Here’s a look at some states where voter suppression efforts are already at work.

Natalie —

Oct 30, 2020

covid-19

extra extra

politics + activism

Extra! Extra!: What the New Normal Means for Voter ID, Democracy and More

This week’s Extra! Extra! takes a look at the state of democracy, the use of the pandemic as an excuse for discrimination and harassment, climate change and more.

the team —

Apr 17, 2020

extra extra

voting

politics + activism

Extra! Extra!: Let’s Look at What Freedom Means During Times of Crisis

This week’s Extra! Extra! takes a look at a variety of human rights and governance issues which have existed for a long time. Some of these problems are being exacerbated…

the team —

Apr 10, 2020

2020 election

extra extra

politics + activism

Extra! Extra!: Have a Little Knowledge About the State of Voting Rights, As a Treat

Autostraddle writers discuss voter suppression, reproductive rights and access to care, and the fights for basic rights and freedoms around the world in this week’s Extra! Extra! Rejoice with us…

the team —

Mar 6, 2020

2018 election

midterm elections 2018

politics + activism

Midterm Election Day 2018: Here’s Your Voting Open Thread!

It’s the day to make your vote count! Spend all day with us and let us know how voting went, what ballot issues and candidates are on your mind, and…

Rachel —

Nov 6, 2018

bathroom bills

transgender

politics + activism

MA’s Ballot Question 3 Is a Crucial Battle Over Trans Rights in Trump’s New Anti-Trans Hellscape

Massachusetts is considered a progressive vanguard when it comes to LGBT issues, and a loss there would be devastating. Question 3 was put forth by anti-trans organizers betting on the…

Rachel —

Oct 29, 2018

advice

donald trump is not my president

politics + activism

So You Want to Host a Voter Registration Drive

There are few better paths to saving the republic than getting your fellow Americans registered. But where do you even start? Right here!

Carrie —

May 17, 2018

disability

personal essay

first person

Why I’m Going To Run for Office

“I’m done putting my faith in well-meaning surrogates. That’s not enough now, and it never really was.”

Carrie —

Sep 13, 2017

2016 election

2016 presidential race

news

Early Voting in the US Brings Alarming Reports of Irregularities, Accusatory Trump Tweets

Trump is tweeting about “vote flipping” the same day that a story comes out with one of his senior officials bragging about “voter suppression.” What’s actually going on for US…

Rachel —

Oct 27, 2016

midterm elections 2014

voting

politics + activism

An Incomplete Guide To the 2014 Midterm Elections: Seriously, You Need To Know This Shit

We’ve talked before about how important local elections are, so put your ballot where your mouth is and get to the polls! Here, we’ve even compiled some information to help…

the team —

Oct 30, 2014

Daily Fix

election

politics + activism

Strict Voter ID Laws Once Again Rear Ugly Head, Could Disenfranchise Thousands of Trans Voters

Just over a quarter of trans people in states with photo ID voting laws don’t have a valid photo ID that reflects their gender and name to meet the standards…

Adrian —

Sep 11, 2014

Daily Fix

obama

politics + activism

Supreme Court Strikes Down Heart of Voting Rights Act, Endangers Many Voters’ Rights

The Supreme Court struck down a key component of the Voting Rights Act, specifically the portion which requires states to get federal permission before they can make changes to their…

Rachel —

Jun 25, 2013