Juneteenth and the politics of delayed freedom

Nadia E. Brown - June 19, 2026

Celebrating this national holiday is a reminder of the enduring challenges of U.S. democracy.

Ned’s Atomic Dustbin, ‘Cut Up,’: The Week In One Song

Christopher Federico - May 16, 2026

Opportunistic redistricting follows the weakening of the Voting Rights Act.

John Sides - May 12, 2026

The VRA transformed local politics – and improved the lives of Black Americans.

Nathan P. Kalmoe and Michael W. Wagner - May 6, 2026

New survey data speaks to a future without a strong Voting Rights Act.

Nadia E. Brown and Michael G. Strawbridge - October 21, 2025

Will the Supreme Court undermine decades of progress in Black political representation?

Devin Caughey, Bernard Fraga, Robert Griffin, and Christopher Warshaw - October 7, 2025

New data shows that while white turnout has spiked, turnout among Black and other non-white Americans has stagnated.

Eric Gonzalez Juenke - April 25, 2025

Solving a data problem changed how we think about representation.

Nadia E. Brown - April 7, 2025

Booker’s epic 25-hour speech in the U.S. Senate is a rallying cry for America.

Nadia E. Brown and Danielle Phillips-Cunningham - March 6, 2025

A new book by Danielle Phillips-Cunningham offers insights and inspiration on the power of labor organizing.

Nadia E. Brown and Christine M. Slaughter - May 29, 2024

For Black women, the Voting Rights Amendment is essential for democracy.