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News Articles: voter suppression

Civil rights groups and other critics say the social network has not done enough to curb misinformation, hate speech and voter suppression ahead of the U.S. presidential election.

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  • Technology

Civil Rights Groups Say If Facebook Won't Act On Election Misinformation, They Will

Facebook critics are banding together to monitor misinformation, hate speech and voter suppression on the social network because, they argue, it has fallen short.

September 25, 2020
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By:
  • Shannon Bond
Election signs are stored at State Farm Arena, home of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks basketball team, Friday, July 17, 2020, in Atlanta. The 16,888-seat facility will be used as a poll location for the upcoming election.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: The Integrity Of The Georgia Vote In 2020

Today on Political Rewind, we looked at the integrity of the voting process. While there have been a handful of controversies in the past, particularly when the popular vote and the Electoral College are at odds, modern distrust in our elections is fueled by concerns of voter suppression, outside influences and, most recently, the reliability of absentee voting. What does it mean when the credibility of our election is in question – before it even takes place?

September 15, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
"We should not live in a nation where your access to democracy depends on your celebrity, your wealth, or your ZIP code," says Stacey Abrams. Above, the former Georgia gubernatorial candidate addresses the virtual Democratic National Convention on Aug. 18.

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  • Politics

In New Documentary, Stacey Abrams Probes The State Of Voter Suppression In 2020

In the upcoming documentary All In: The Fight For Democracy, the voting rights advocate traces the growing challenges many Americans face when trying to cast a ballot.

September 06, 2020
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By:
  • Christianna Silva and
  • Scott Simon
The civil rights experts Facebook hired to review its policies faulted CEO Mark Zuckerberg's decision to prioritize free speech over other values.

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  • Technology

Report Slams Facebook For 'Vexing And Heartbreaking Decisions' On Free Speech

A two-year investigation concludes the social network's leaders made decisions that were "significant setbacks for civil rights."

July 08, 2020
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By:
  • Shannon Bond
Former gubernatorial nominee and founder of voting rights group Fair Fight Stacey Abrams kicks off a panel discussion on voter suppression.

Stacey Abrams Kicks Off DNC Panel On Voter Suppression In Disabled, Minority Communities

The Atlanta Democrat began her remarks with a tongue-in-cheek disclaimer: “My name is Stacey Abrams and I am not the governor of Georgia.” Abrams...

November 19, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Minority Turnout Is Low In Runoff Elections And That Will Matter Dec. 4

Georgia saw record turnout for the November midterms, but, as the state heads into runoff elections on Tuesday, early voting numbers are weak,...

December 02, 2018
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • La'Raven Taylor

On Second Thought For Monday, October 29, 2018

Today on the show, we explored the history of voter suppression and lynching victims in Georgia. We also heard from filmmakers and organizers from the...

October 29, 2018
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Elena Rivera ,
  • and 3 more

Accusations Of Voter Suppression In A Historic Context

Early voting ends this Friday in Georgia. Accusations of voter suppression have landed Georgia in the national spotlight. Secretary of State Brian Kemp...

October 29, 2018
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Elena Rivera

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Voter Suppression Lawsuits

On this Podcast Edition of Political Rewind, GPB Reporter Stephen Fowler breaks down all of the lawsuits, controversies and provides context surrounding...

October 25, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Stephen Fowler

GPB Midday Headlines For Friday October 12, 2018

Hurricane Recovery Efforts Underway Across Georgia Kemp Defends 53-Thousand 'On Hold' Voter Applications Maternal Healthcare Options Limited In 58...

October 12, 2018
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By:
  • Drew Dawson
Democratic candidate for Georgia Governor Stacey Abrams (left) and Republican candidate Brian Kemp face each other in the November 6 general election.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: The Divide Over Medicaid

On this edition of Political Rewind, Stacey Abrams unveils a proposal she says will provide health care to the neediest Georgians. The Kemp campaign...

September 11, 2018
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By:
  • Tom Faust
A voter enters a polling site in Atlanta, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Would Paper Ballots Cause Total “Chaos”?

On this edition of Political Rewind, the Secretary of State’s office claims there will be chaos at Georgia voting locations if a federal judge orders...

August 17, 2018
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By:
  • Robert Jimison
Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastian, right, accompanied by former CEO Jerry Grinstein, center, wait to ring the closing bell of the New York Stock Exchange, May 3, 2017.

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  • Politics

Delta CEO Responds To NRA Decision, Loss Of Tax Break In Memo To Employees

On this edition of Political Rewind, in a matchup between Delta Airlines and the NRA, it’s no contest: GOP legislators pass a tax break that saves...

March 02, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
"I'm a Georgia Voter" stickers with peaches are handed out to residents as they vote during Georgia's primary election at their polling station at South Lowndes Recreation Complex in Lake Park, Ga., Tuesday, March 1, 2016.

Black Georgia Lawmakers Blast Trump Panel On Voting Fraud

Black lawmakers in Georgia blasted President Donald Trump's election fraud commission for requesting extensive personal voter information Thursday,...

July 06, 2017
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By:
  • Associated Press

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