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No matter how hard they try to divide us, we will not abandon each other. We’ve come too far.

As a voting rights lawyer and Latina, I believe our democracy is better when everybody who is eligible to vote has a chance to do so.

In the face of unprecedented attacks, Texans of all backgrounds showed up this year as visionary leaders.

Voter intimidation must always be addressed and eliminated, so that elections can be a celebration and voters can safely cast their ballots.

Texas has a long history of voter suppression deeply intertwined with white supremacy. Learn about these five obstacles when casting your vote in 2022, but don't get discouraged. It’s now more important than ever to have your voice heard.

I did not know I was considered ineligible to vote. So a poll worker advised me to submit a provisional ballot. It never counted, but I was still convicted.

In the summer of 1990, the first Disability Pride Day was held to celebrate the newly passed Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Since then, July has become Disability Pride Month worldwide. 

Our fundamental right to vote is under attack at the Texas Legislature, and businesses and corporations are stepping up to join the masses of people fighting to protect the foundation of our democracy. 

The House Elections Committee is hearing more than twelve different voter suppression bills on Thursday, April 8. These bills build on Senate Bill 7 and House Bill 6 to make voting harder and scarier in Texas. Whether through big bills like HB 6 and SB 7 or many smaller ones, suppressing the right to vote is never acceptable.