Legislature Alabama House passes “Zuckerbucks” bill prohibiting private funding of elections Democrats debated against the bill, which was criticized by some voting rights groups Tuesday as a bill to chill voter education efforts. Jacob HolmesMarch 11, 2022
Legislature Voting rights groups speak out against “Zuckerbucks” bill Critics say the bill could create a "chilling effect" on voter education efforts. Jacob HolmesMarch 9, 2022
Elections Greater Birmingham Ministries sues Alabama Secretary of State over records request The group says John Merrill refuses to hand over purged voter roll records without a charge even though the records are kept electronically. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 23, 2022
Elections Coalition of churches condemns SCOTUS decision on Alabama’s new congressional maps Faith in Action Alabama on March 25 is to unveil the group's plan to address voting rights. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 21, 2022
Congress John Lewis Voting Rights Act passes in combined package with Freedom to Vote Act Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, originally sponsored the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. John H. GlennJanuary 14, 2022
State Group launches fundraising campaign for film about Alabama’s voting rights activism Transform Alabama wants its storytelling project to connect today’s activists to the state’s long history of movement foot soldiers. Micah DanneyAugust 6, 2021
Opinion Opinion | For the People Act should be rejected "The list of problems with this proposal goes on and on and, although the proposal appears to be at a dead end now, it... Secretary of State Wes AllenJune 24, 2021
Elections Gov. Kay Ivey signs Republican-backed voting bill into law The law levies criminal penalties for voting in an election in Alabama, then again in the same election in another state. Eddie BurkhalterMay 17, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Honor your mom today, if you can "Happy Mother’s Day. If you have one, hug her today. And tomorrow, too." Joey KennedyMay 9, 2021
National Study finds most Americans want national voting standards A national sample of 1,000 representative voters found strong support for key parts of the For the People Act. Micah DanneyMay 7, 2021