Alabama Lawmakers and Coalition Introduce SB 7, an All-Inclusive Voting Rights Bill to Protect Democracy

August 15, 2024

MONTGOMERY, Ala — Today, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and partners within the Alabama Voting Rights Coalition are proud to announce the filing of the first state voting rights omnibus bill SB 7 to protect democracy and...

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The South’s Got Now | Decidimos campaign spotlights power of every vote

June 21, 2024

Rhonda Sonnenberg

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State of Hate in the Deep South

June 04, 2024

Outline of five Southern states with inset images of from protests over red background.

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Neo-Nazis Rally in Nashville for the ‘Great White South’

February 22, 2024

Jeff Tischauser

Content warning: This article contains graphic language, including racist slurs, antisemitic language and suggestions of sexual violence. Reader discretion is advised.

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Florida activists oppose redevelopment plan that would displace residents again

February 02, 2024

Esther Schrader

Person in front of room give thumbs up under display that reads: Don't build it. They won't come!

Advocacy Groups Urge City of Atlanta, State and Federal, Agencies to Ensure Nondiscriminatory Relocation of Forest Cove Residents    

January 24, 2024

ATLANTA —  Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and the National Housing Law Project (NHLP) sent a demand letter on behalf of the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) and the Housing Justice League (HJL) imploring the U.S...

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It Takes a Village: New Orleans group partners with others to get out the vote

December 29, 2023

Rhonda Sonnenberg

Activists for Geaux Vote stand in a booth

SPLC and the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Announce Recipients of Vote Your Voice Field Strengthening Grants

October 23, 2023

ATLANTA — Today, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta (Foundation) announce 68 organizations selected to receive grants through the Vote Your Voice initiative. These grants,...

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Constitutional Sheriffs Association CEO Doubles Down on Hate Group Associations in the South

October 10, 2023

Hatewatch Staff

Sam Bushman, CEO of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association (CSPOA), attended a barbecue this summer hosted by a known white nationalist. Bushman also guested on a radio show syndicated by his online network alongside a host who praised Hitler.

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SPLC demands voting rights protections at March on Washington commemoration

August 28, 2023

Esther Schrader

Members of SPLC delegation in purple branded shirts

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Alabama Lawmakers and Coalition Introduce SB 7, an All-Inclusive Voting Rights Bill to Protect Democracy

The South’s Got Now | Decidimos campaign spotlights power of every vote

State of Hate in the Deep South

Neo-Nazis Rally in Nashville for the ‘Great White South’

Florida activists oppose redevelopment plan that would displace residents again

Advocacy Groups Urge City of Atlanta, State and Federal, Agencies to Ensure Nondiscriminatory Relocation of Forest Cove Residents

It Takes a Village: New Orleans group partners with others to get out the vote

SPLC and the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Announce Recipients of Vote Your Voice Field Strengthening Grants

Constitutional Sheriffs Association CEO Doubles Down on Hate Group Associations in the South

SPLC demands voting rights protections at March on Washington commemoration

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