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101 Civil Rights Groups Call for Robust Funding for U.S. Postal Service
The Andrew Goodman Foundation joined The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and nearly 100 other organizations to call on Congress to provide robust funding for the U.S. Postal Service in the next Coronavirus response package.
Read MoreCongress Must Protect Most Vulnerable Communities in COVID-19 Response
The Andrew Goodman Foundation joined The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and more than 100 other organizations to call on Congress to provide funding to protects our nation's most vulnerable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreCongress Must Provide $4 Billion To Ensure That No Voter Is Left Out
The Andrew Goodman Foundation joined The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Voting Rights Task Force and more than 150 other organizations to call on Congress to fully fund and administer the 2020 elections in a safe, fair, and accessible manner.
Read MoreThe Andrew Goodman Foundation’s Statement on the Wisconsin Primaries
Asking Wisconsin citizens to stand in line for hours to vote amid a global pandemic is nothing more than voter suppression. We condemn Wisconsin's decision not to postpone its primary election and urge other states to do more to conduct safe, accessible, and inclusive elections that protect the health of the voters and our democracy.
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 MoreTennessee Lawmakers Repeal Discriminatory Restrictions on Voter Registration Drives Following Federal Lawsuit
Yesterday, Tennessee Governor William Lee signed a new bill into law that effectively eliminates many restrictions and threats of draconian civil and criminal penalties that previously inhibited voter registration activities in the state. This victory comes after The Andrew Goodman Foundation and other civil rights organizations took legal action to stop these restrictions from going into effect.
Read MoreThe Andrew Goodman Foundation Wins Major Student Voting Rights Victory in Florida Ahead of the 2020 Election
Florida Secretary of State Laurel Lee issued a directive today that clears the way for college and university campuses to serve as early voting sites. This is as a result of a settlement of a case brought to protect the voting rights of college students in the state of Florida.
Read MoreThe Andrew Goodman Foundation’s Statement on Protecting Elections and Student Voting During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Andrew Goodman Foundation remains fully committed to safeguarding our democracy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreVoting Rights Groups Call on Election Officials to Act Now Ahead of Primaries and General Election
The Andrew Goodman Foundation joined The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Voting Rights Task Force and more than 200 other organizations to advocate for a safe and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of COVID-19.
Read MoreThe Andrew Goodman Foundation Hires A New Executive Director To Lead The Expansion Of Its Vote Everywhere Campus Program Ahead Of The 2020 Elections
The Andrew Goodman Foundation hires lawyer, entrepreneur, and non-profit leader Alexandria Harris as its new Executive Director.
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