This Black History Month, we honor the voting rights champions like John Lewis, Ida B. Wells, Fannie Lou Hamer, Frederick Douglass, and Martin Luther King Jr., who risked everything to protect the freedom to vote.

This is what saying the quiet part out loud looks like. Democracy means everyone who’s eligible gets a voice, not just the people politicians think will vote for them.

We mourn the loss of Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights titan who spent his life fighting for justice and a democracy that includes us all. We’ll honor his legacy by continuing the fight to make that vision real.

This Valentines Day weekend, had to show some extra love to all of the election officials who keep our democracy running 🫶🏽

Secretary Noem’s press conference today on the latest version of the SAVE Act makes one thing clear: the Trump administration and its allies will do whatever it takes to take power away from voters by making it harder for Arizonans and Americans across the country to vote.

The ruling regime is trying to pass the SAVE Act to keep Americans from voting so they can seize and hold onto power.

The FBI’s justification for raiding the Fulton County election office was based on lies that have been repeatedly debunked. Instead of wasting time and resources relitigating 2020, we should be focused on ensuring every voter can make their voice heard in the 2026 midterms

The SAVE Act could block 69 MILLION women from voting. The bill would require people to show a birth certificate or passport to register to vote. This would threaten the vote of millions of women who changed their last name after marriage. This is a voter suppression bill.

Election officials are on the frontlines of our democracy, ensuring every voter can make their voice heard. They understand the needs of their communities best and should never have to contend with federal overreach or foreign actors attempting to disrupt our elections. bit.ly/4twJfyu

While the rising threats against our elections and freedom to vote can feel demoralizing, it’s important to remember that election officials have trusted processes and a sworn duty to protect voters and uphold their right to safe & accessible elections. 🗳️ www.votebeat.org/2026/01/29/e...

"Absentee voting is not a “privilege” that voters gamble on at their own risk...Treating it otherwise weakens the shared understanding that every valid vote deserves to be counted and protected." 🖋️- AVL WI state director Sam Liebert www.wispolitics.com/2026/sam-lie...

This week, Donald Trump announced his intent to “nationalize” elections. This proposal would dismantle a system that has always been run by trusted state and local officials, from volunteer poll workers to county clerks and registrars. This isn't reform, it's a blatant power grab.

Trump's latest call to nationalize elections is another desperate attempt to see just how far he can go in meddling with our elections and silencing voters. This moment calls on us to come together and send a clear message: hands off our vote. allvotingislocal.org/statements/a...

Thank you to the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners for voting unanimously to adopt a pro-voter resolution opposing documentary proof-of-citizenship policies that would require a birth certificate or passport to register to vote in Michigan!

ICYMI: @erikgunn.bsky.social covers U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil voting bill. Voting rights expert at @allvotingislocal.bsky.social says, "It strips states & local election officials of flexibility & imposes 1-size-fits-all rules that don’t reflect how elections actually work ...."

Recorder Heap must resign immediately. When a chief election official refuses to condemn violent political rhetoric—and instead uses it to attack checks and balances—he disqualifies himself from office. Arizona voters deserve nonpartisan, accountable election officials. Period. bit.ly/3NQPKf7

There’s no denying that this week’s FBI raid of the Fulton County election office was about silencing voters and seizing control over our elections. It’s an attempt to undo how elections in America have always been conducted—by trusted local election officials.

States, not the federal government, have the authority to run elections, including maintaining accurate voter rolls. The Trump administration’s aggressive efforts to access voter files is a clear attempt to take that power away. bit.ly/49HOmCY

“I really think they are using Georgia as a blueprint to see what they can get away with…if they can get away with this here, what’s going to stop them from attempting to do this in other states?” - AVL GA State Director Kristin Nabers www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Six years after losing the 2020 election, this administration is still attempting to undermine elections by seizing ballots & pushing false claims that have been repeatedly disproven. Our statement on today’s FBI raid at the Fulton County Election office: allvotingislocal.org/statements/t...

NEW: Georgia's @allvotingislocal.bsky.social said the real reason for the seizure of Fulton County’s ballots is to fuel Trump’s false narratives — not to uncover an actual crime. The response comes after the FBI raided the county’s election office this morning searching for 2020 election records.

When politics feels like a full-body stress test, we ask the real question: how do we defend democracy now? Nora & I talk with Hannah Fried of All Voting Is Local on how voter suppression actually works, and how people fight back.

The events in Minneapolis this weekend are devastating. Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse with the VA, was killed while trying to protect a woman during a violent ICE operation. The Administration's lies about what happened throw salt on the wound of a tragic loss.

Our CEO and Co-Founder @hannahkfried.bsky.social recently joined @inthemeanwhile.bsky.social to discuss why the fight for voting rights is year-round, how you can get involved, and the critical role election officials play in protecting our democracy. 🎧 Tune in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUb8...

Your vote is protected every step of the way. Behind the scenes, election officials follow rigorous chain-of-custody procedures to secure ballots and ensure every vote is counted and every voice is heard. Learn more about the process: www.votebeat.org/2026/01/16/c...

They wouldn’t be trying this hard to take your vote away if it didn’t matter. According to research from @brennancenter.org, state legislatures enacted at least 31 restrictive voting laws in 2025—and 30 will be in effect for 2026 midterm elections. www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...

Check out our latest resource, created in partnership with @state-futures.bsky.social, which outlines concrete actions state legislators can take to protect election integrity and security ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for a democracy where every voice could be heard—because voting is the foundation of civil rights, economic justice, and freedom. The Voting Rights Act was hard-won because he refused to accept a democracy that excluded Black and Brown voters.

We applaud the state officials who are standing up for voter privacy and refusing to comply with arbitrary demands. As efforts continue to weaken trust in our elections, it’s critical that we support election officials who are committed to protecting voters and our democracy.

This week was…😳😩🤬. But we’re ending it with some fire and pragmatic hope in the form of a much needed convo with Hannah Fried of @allvotingislocal.bsky.social. She’s doing the necessary work of protecting the vote—yes even in THESE times—for all of us. Listen in: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

Yesterday, ICE killed a woman in Minneapolis, a community member trying to protect her neighbors. This comes on the heels of lies and gaslighting straight from the White House around Jan. 6 and in the midst of ongoing violence perpetrated by the administration.

We applaud Secretary of State Fontes for pushing back against the DOJ’s attempt to access sensitive voter data. Protecting voters and state election authority is essential to a maintaining a healthy democracy. Read our statement on the DOJ’s new lawsuit in AZ: allvotingislocal.org/statements/d...

5 years ago today, violent insurrectionists attempted to subvert the will of millions of voters and overturn the results of a free and fair election—an attack on the very foundation of our democracy. In a democracy, leaders are chosen at the ballot box, not through coups.

“With essentially a federal government full court press trying to influence election policies & procedures that have historically belonged to the states, I think secretaries of state will continue & increase in importance,” — AVL AZ State Director Alex Gulotta www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

All we want for Christmas is a democracy that works for everyone 🎁🗳️

“Georgia’s administration of voter rolls is already safe and locked in. One of the only things that could jeopardize that is a potentially unconstitutional intervention from the federal government.” Our statement on the DOJ suing Georgia for voter data ⬇️ allvotingislocal.org/statements/t...

Today’s DOJ lawsuits are part of a relentless attempt to threaten voters’ privacy and undermine the freedom to vote. Amid these threats, state election officials must hold the line and uphold their duty to protect voters. allvotingislocal.org/statements/a...

We applaud Wisconsin election officials for holding the line and declining to send unredacted voter data to the federal government. Election officials must protect voters’ privacy—and we stand with those pushing back against requests that put it at risk. www.votebeat.org/wisconsin/20...

Since Trump’s return to the White House, he has made it abundantly clear that voter suppression is a top priority — but some may not know the key election-denying figures driving the demise of our democracy. Here’s everyone you need to know 👇

This pardon is symbolic, but we should reject the message it sends: the President is still elevating debunked 2020 conspiracy theories and dismissing accountability for those who interfere with our elections and undermine voters’ voices. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...

Our Nevada State Director on the DOJ’s requests for private voter data: “It would enable large-scale voter challenges, false claims of fraud, and new attempts to impose proof-of-citizenship & other burdensome requirements that could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters,” bit.ly/3KxxSEX

This DOJ lawsuit puts voter privacy at risk and invites mass voter challenges & false fraud claims. Full access to private voter data could disenfranchise millions of voters nationwide. This isn’t about protecting elections, it’s about undermining them. www.npr.org/2025/12/12/n...

Spotted: AVL staff bringing the Christmas spirit to partner convenings in Arizona and Pennsylvania as we work together to expand ballot access 🗳️

Election officials are right to sound the alarm: the recent overhaul of the SAVE database is falsely flagging eligible voters, seizing private voter data with no transparency about how it will be used, and creating new barriers to the ballot. www.npr.org/2025/12/10/n...

The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice was created to help undo discriminatory policy and protecting voting rights for historically excluded communities. Today, the division is blatantly ignoring its responsibility to protect voters. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...

Proud of my colleagues Natalia Sells & Jennifer Willett for calling out the barriers Native voters still face. With midterms coming up, election officials have a real chance—and responsibility—to fix these issues. Every Native voice deserves to be heard. thehill.com/opinion/camp...

From distant voting places to the denial of tribal identification cards, Native American communities have faced generations of discriminatory policies that limit their freedom to vote. We spoke to @thehill.com about what must be done to lift these barriers: thehill.com/opinion/camp...

Let’s be clear: nothing about this is normal, & election officials need to keep pushing back. “These unprecedented demands for vast amounts of voter data are part of a larger pattern of actions indicating a reckless grab for power over American elections,” www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Trump is rewarding election deniers with powerful positions — elevating people who’ve worked to undermine our democratic values. But state and local election officials still have both the power and the duty to hold the line and protect the will of voters. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Our Executive Director @hannahkfried.bsky.social recently sat down with fellow @elevateprize.bsky.social winner @bingchen.bsky.social to talk making an impact when the stakes are high and their goals to make the world a better place. Check out this conversation ✨ www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bS2...