COVID-19 Stalls Efforts to Help People with Felony Convictions Register to Vote
In states that restored people’s voting rights, many public agencies aren’t doing enough to assist, and the pandemic slowed grassroots plans to pick up the slack.
Stephanie Wykstra May 28, 2020
Prosecutors Roll Out Reforms in Four States
A Maryland prosecutor stops seeking cash bail, Kentucky and Virginia prosecutors limit pot cases, and a Hawaii prosecutor reduces charges for driving offenses.
Daniel Nichanian Sep 19, 2019
Legislative roundup (Feb. 21 edition): from Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, and Missouri
Youth justice bills introduced in Maryland; Missouri mulls early release; Iowa and Kentucky consider expanding voting rights
Daniel Nichanian Feb 21, 2019
In the Wake of Amendment 4: Spotlight on Disenfranchisement in Kentucky
“What kind of state is Kentucky, truly?” asked an organizer. “What kind of democracy, if you take away folks, Black and brown folks?”
Daniel Nichanian Dec 06, 2018
2018 Election Preview: Marsy's Law (FL, GA, KY, NC, NV, OK)
In November, six states are holding referenda on whether to adopt “Marsy’s Law.”
Daniel Nichanian Oct 18, 2018