AL officials to close 31 DMV offices in what some are calling an attempt to suppress the Black vote through limiting access to state IDs.
During the past general election, civil rights organizations across the nation fought valiantly to make certain the right to vote was not obstructed. Advancement Project,…
A special election investigation by Al Jazeera America and journalist Greg Palast uncovered a series of Republican lead anti-voter fraud actions that may be targeting…
On Monday, the Supreme Court decided to give democracy another Street Fighter-like kick to the jock. In yet another 5-4 vote split along ideological lines (or…
Ohio State Rep. Alicia Reece joined Roland Martin and the “NewsOne Now” Straight Talk panel (Lauren Victoria Burke, Kevin Martin and Michelle Hudgins) to discuss…
It’s always interesting to see what minor infractions select police officers decide to enforce and to what extent. While I can admittedly attest to the…
There’s a saying, “The only way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time.” The National Action Network recently wrapped up…
07/23/14- Roland Martin talks with Senator Rand Paul on voter suppression and his recent efforts to engage with the African-American community. He told Martin, “I…
On Monday, a preliminary injunction hearing was held in North Carolina, regarding the state’s voter laws and what opponents state are blatant discriminatory practices. Appearing…
Your vote always matters, but in a year without federal elections, such as this one, your vote carries special weight. That’s because voter turnout is…
In 2007, a three-judge panel of the 7th Circuit in Indiana upheld the nation’s first voter ID law along party lines. At the time, Democrats and…
Montravias King, an Elizabeth City State University senior, was elected to serve on the Elizabeth City council last night after overcoming challenges to his right to run…