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WILL 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.
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‘ 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!
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League 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.
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The 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.
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Pandemic 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.
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Remembering 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.
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In 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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Tennessee 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.
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Settlement reached in Florida dispute over college voting
Andrew Goodman's legal challenge paid off. After a preliminary injunction, a change in leadership and legislative language, the Florida officials will now allow college campuses to host on site polling locations. Check out the details here!
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Settlement Reached in Florida Dispute Over College Voting
Florida officials agreed to allow early voting sites back on college campuses, under an agreement announced Friday, a development cheered by voter rights advocates who had filed a legal challenge.
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