The Attempt to Defund Tennessee Schools
Education funding in Tennessee is under serious threat. The governor is being extremely reckless with his education budget. Governor Bill Lee made it clear he intends to reject fed
Hispanic Heritage Month Reminds Us to Vote and Here’s Why
With Hispanic Heritage Month approaching, it is important to remember why we celebrate in the first place. This annual month-long celebration that begins on September 15, 2023, and
Voter Suppression in North Carolina
Voter suppression in North Carolina has been an issue for decades. Although the state has a lot of diversity, that diversity isn’t always celebrated. Minorities in the state, esp
The New Barrier to Voting
During the Civil Right Movement, the hurdle that stopped many Black voters from participating in the election process was voter registration. County clerks would create impossible
Transportation as a Barrier to Voting
There are many barriers to voting, and it keeps getting worse thanks to Republican states passing more and more anti-voter laws. Some big ones are registration problems, voter ID l
Barriers to Native American Voting
Today is Native American Day, as observed in California and Nevada. We take this day to acknowledge and thank the indigenous communities whose land we are on. We acknowledge ou
Why Should You Vote in Local Elections?
Voter turnout in the US trails behind that of other developed nations. In the 2020 presidential election, a record 67% of those eligible to vote did, but turnout is often significa