The Supreme Court Opened the Door to Unnecessary Election Chaos—Here’s 5 Immediate Next Steps for Mail-In Voters

A 6-3 procedural decision by the high court leaves 30% of American voters facing potential administrative chaos just days before midterm ballots ship. Here is what happened—and your emergency action plan. On Monday, the Supreme Court threw a wrench into the upcoming midterm elections. In a 6-3 vote, the conservative majority threw out a preliminary injunction on procedural grounds, ruling it was “too early” for Democratic-led states to challenge President Trump’s executive order restricting Read more […]

Louisiana’s Election “Pause”: A Playbook for Disenfranchisement?

The “Bayou State” just became the frontline of a national crisis. Yesterday, Governor Jeff Landry issued an executive order suspending Louisiana’s U.S. House primaries just 48 hours before early voting was set to begin. This isn’t just a local “pause”—it’s a stress test for American democracy. The SCOTUS Trigger: Louisiana v. Callais This week, in a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s congressional map, calling the creation of a second majority-Black district (District Read more […]

Media Monday: Do You Know The Black Press In Your City? 12/16

Every Monday, I spotlight three publications from the Black Press of America on Instagram and TikTok. This week features the Sacramento Observer’s coverage of Kevin McCarty becoming Sacramento’s second African American mayor, the Washington Informer’s new online lottery for Supreme Court access, and The Westside Gazette’s investigation into a racist incident involving a teacher.

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Kicks Off 53rd Annual Legislative Conference with a Call to Strengthen American Democracy and Protect Essential Liberties

Washington, D.C. – Ahead of a critical presidential election year, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) 53rd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) opened with a call to not only celebrate the richness and vibrancy of Black cultural heritage, but also fortify our democracy and safeguard fundamental freedoms. Against a backdrop of the Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down affirmative action programs, and DEI initiatives stalling across Corporate America, this year’s Read more […]