The New York Times
An in-depth article on the circumstances that led to the 1965 Voting Rights Act and the consequences of the 2013 U.S. Supreme Court Shelby decision.
Understanding Congressional Gerrymandering: ‘It’s Moneyball Applied to Politics’ – Audio & Transcript
NPR
An interview with David Daley, author of a book about the 2010 Republican efforts to target state legislative seats and thereby gain a huge advantage in congressional redistricting, which he says made a big difference in Republican representation in Congress.
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The House Isn’t Competitive in 2016. But Gerrymandering is on Trial
The Washington Post
A short article indicating that supporters of taking politics out of redistricting got a win when the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Arizona’s independent commission and paved the way for more state legislatures to get out of the line-drawing business altogether.
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What’s Behind the Voter Fraud Witch Hunt?
Brennan Center for Justice
This article examines whether the voter fraud allegations that underlie the new voter identification laws are valid.
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A History of Voting Rights: Video
The New York Times
A video on the significance of the 1965 Voting Rights Act produced in reaction to the 2013 U.S. Supreme Court’s Shelby decision that struck down Section 4 of the Act.
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Campaign 2016 and Voting Rights: Video
C-SPAN
This video focuses on the 2016 election and voting rights, including court cases on voter identification laws and the Voting Rights Act. Speakers include former Attorney General Eric Holder, 2016 presidential nominees Donald Trump (R) and Hilary Clinton (D), and President Barack Obama.
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Voter Identification Requirements
National Conference of State Legislatures
A descriptive listing of the states with voter identification laws.
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Gerrymandering: How Drawing Jagged Lines Can Impact an Election – Video
TED-Ed
From “packing” a district to “cracking” a district, learn how the shape of districts impacts political parties during election season.
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The Supreme Court’s Identity Crisis on Voting Rights
The New York Times
Linda Greenhouse notes that the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Shelby has cut the heart out of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. She discusses the voting problems that have arisen since the decision.
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The Fight for the Right to Vote: Video
TED-Ed
This video from Technology, Entertainment and Design (TED) traces the history of the right to vote in the United States from 1777 to the present day.