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January 17, 2012
Blogging the Beltway: Candidates talk black poverty, voting rights and the "food stamp president."
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by Michael E. Ross onJanuary 16, 2012
Before a South Carolina rally, its president told The Root of plans to fight the laws and educate young black voters.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onJanuary 5, 2012
How voting limits could affect blacks and Latinos -- and why many think that's intentional.
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by Sherrilyn A. Ifill onDecember 7, 2011
A Republican is convicted for authorizing misleading "robocalls" -- just one tactic being used to deter voters.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onDecember 5, 2011
A report by the civil rights organization documents efforts to suppress black, brown and young voters.
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November 19, 2011
Blogging the Beltway: Myrlie Evers-Williams says that the recent tribute to her late husband has set her free.
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by Judith Browne Dianis onNovember 8, 2011
Millions of African Americans could be shut out at the polls a year from now on Election Day 2012.
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November 7, 2011
Blogging the Beltway: From the problems they've already created to potential solutions, here's what you need to know now.
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by Judith Browne Dianis onSeptember 28, 2011
Your Take: Emergency managers and tougher voter-ID laws are the latest efforts to thwart black voters.
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by Nsenga Burton onSeptember 26, 2011
Republicans want to trim the number of voting days and beef up ID requirements.
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