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Meet Georgia State Panther Evan Malbrough
From his first position as Young Democrats Voter Registration and Organization Chair to organizing the first student-run Polling Site Organizer, AGF Ambassador Even Malbrough reflects on his time as a student leader at Georgia State University. He plans to continue his civic and voter leadership after graduation.
Read MoreVoting-Rights Allies Claim Victory in Battle Over Campus Voting Sites
The League of Women Voters of Florida announced a settlement, restoring on campus early voting sites. This action was made with the AGF's support and 8 Florida student voters.
Read MoreVote Everywhere GSU Launches Grant for Students
GSU Campus Team announces Vote Everywhere Emergency Grant allocating two $100 grants to students in need as a result of COVID-19.
Read MoreWILL THEY VOTE OR WON’T THEY?
There are multiple factors that could help and hinder the 2020 Elections and Census efforts. Find out how COVID-19 affects in person polling sites, poll workers, getting out the count, and vote-by-mail initiatives. There is hope as Florida students voters and their communities have won one-campus early voting sites.
Read More‘ We Did It’: Voting-Rights Advocates Laud Early-Voting Expansion For Students
After legislation created challenges for Florida student voters, voting rights advocates worked for 6 years to regain on-campus early voting sites. Check out how voting rights community came together to secure this democratic win!
Read MoreLeague of Women Voters of Florida announces settlement in lawsuit that Challenged Restrictions on Early Voting on College Campuses
Amid the voting rights victory, the League of Women Voters of Florida released a statement reviewing the revised legislation details Secretary of State Laurel Lee agreed to. These changes affect on campus early voting, student unions involvement, and non-permit parking restrictions.
Read MoreThe Andrew Goodman Foundation’s Statement on Postponing Wisconsin Primary Election
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wisconsin and other states must take the time to establish a clear process and plan for ensuring safe, accessible, and inclusive elections. That's why The Andrew Goodman Foundation supports postponing Wisconsin's April 7 primary election.
Read MorePandemic Times Around the World
Check out The Andrew Goodman Foundation's Chief Counsel for Voting Rights Yael Bromberg discussing COVID-19 risks, lack of poll workers, strict voter ID requirements, affecting Wisconsin voters. These negative effects have implications to affect other states around the country.
Read MoreRemembering Perry Rosenstein
Sylvia and David Goodman reflect on the life of civil rights leader, philanthropist, and longtime friend of The Andrew Goodman Foundation, Perry Rosenstein, after he passed away from COVID-19.
Read MoreIn Florida, Officials Agree to Allow Early Voting on College Campuses
By loosening parking parking restrictions, Florida officials will continue to allow college campuses to host early voting polling sites. Voting rights organizations, including The Andrew Goodman Foundation, celebrate the democracy win after 2 years of legal work.
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