News & Commentary about Voting Rights

Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy and the fundamental right upon which all our civil liberties rest. The ACLU works to protect and expand Americansʼ freedom to vote.

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A woman with a surgical mask opening absentee ballots.

Nov 5, 2024

Why Counting the Vote Can, and Should, Take Time

Nov 4, 2024

There’s Always Room For Joy: Padma Laskhmi, Punkie Johnson and W. Kamau Bell

Nov 1, 2024

Tom Morello: Riffs and Resistance

Oct 23, 2024

Three Ways the ACLU is Protecting Our Right Vote

W. Kamau Bell onstage interview during the Know Your Rights bus tour.

Sep 27, 2024

W. Kamau Bell and Michigan's Top Rap Stars Get Down for Voting Rights

A photo of W. Kamau Bell on stage during the ACLU Know Your Rights Bus Tour.

Sep 25, 2024

At Liberty Live with W. Kamau Bell: Know Your Rights Bus Tour Philly

Tiffany Uma Mascara, Gen Z. VinChelle, Ajour “Di” Hargrove and W. Kamau Bell.

Sep 20, 2024

The Drag Queens Helping You Vote

A graphic featuring Harris and imagery pertaining to voting rights.

Aug 16, 2024

How Kamala Harris Can Be a Pro-Voting Rights President

A graphic featuring Trump and imagery pertaining to voting rights.

Jul 9, 2024

How Donald Trump's Election Lies and Other Anti-Voter Policies Will Continue to Impact Our Democracy

Washington DC USA - July 1, 2024 - Reporters run paper copies of the Supreme Court decision to network anchors and analysts for live TV reports.

Jul 8, 2024

The Supreme Court Ruled, What Now?