Legislature Faith in Action Alabama gathers in support of House Bill 96 The legislation would make it easier for formerly incarcerated Alabamians to be able to vote. John H. GlennMarch 9, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Most of Alabama’s problems can be solved by political engagement Politicians get away with awful laws, terrible taxes and behaving like children because we don't force them to be better. Josh MoonDecember 12, 2022
Elections Study: Alabama among least politically engaged states Alabama's lower education and income levels combined with restrictive voter access laws suppress political engagement. Jacob HolmesOctober 14, 2022
Courts Alabama voting rights groups hope SCOTUS sees congressional map as gerrymandering Voting rights groups are calling on Alabamians to pray and protest for the Supreme Court to protect "fair maps." Jacob HolmesOctober 7, 2022
State Alabama Arise unveils 2023 roadmap for change in Alabama The top priorities continue to be Medicaid expansion and eliminating the state grocery tax. Jacob HolmesOctober 3, 2022
Congress Rep. Sewell, Voting Rights Caucus co-chairs urge Senate action to protect voting rights The co-chairs of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus will host a press conference to urge Senate action on voting rights legislation. StaffSeptember 20, 2022
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