Behind Bars, Out of the Ballot Box: The Fight for Universal Suffrage in Rhode Island

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As primary election ballots are cast across Rhode Island today, a quiet but significant segment of the population remains conspicuously absent from the polls. While the state…

The Unfinished Promise: Rhode Island’s Ongoing Struggle with Felony Disenfranchisement

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As primary election ballots are cast across Rhode Island, thousands of citizens remain conspicuously absent from the democratic process. While the state has long been viewed as…

The Unfinished Promise: Why Rhode Island’s Primary Highlights the Ongoing Battle for Incarcerated Voting Rights

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As voters across Rhode Island head to the polls for today’s primary election, a significant segment of the population remains conspicuously absent from the democratic process. While…