Edmund Pettus Bridge
Coverage of Edmund Pettus Bridge in the Nexus archive.
- District Lines Are Shifting Fast in the South. Voters Are Rattled.
District lines in the South are shifting rapidly, causing voter concern. A recent march in Selma, Alabama, highlighted efforts to advocate for voters' rights, with participants gathering at Tabernacle Baptist Church and concluding at the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
- ‘We’re going backwards’: Black political power under threat in Alabama after Voting Rights Act gutting
A US Supreme Court ruling threatens to eliminate two majority-Black congressional districts in Alabama, potentially entrenching Republican control. The decision follows historical events like the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights march, where Jimmie Lee Jackson's death galvanized the movement.
- Thousands attend protests in Selma and Montgomery for voting rights
Thousands attended protests in Selma and Montgomery on May 16, 2026, to oppose southern Republican efforts to eliminate majority-minority districts through redistricting. The 'All Roads Lead To The South' campaign highlighted concerns over voting rights following a U.S. Supreme Court decision that weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, requiring plaintiffs to prove intentional racial discrimination in redistricting cases.
- At 17, He Was Tear-Gassed at Selma. At 78, He’s Watching Kids Tear-Gassed During Trump’s Deportation Campaign.
Charles Mauldin, a 78-year-old civil rights activist, reflects on his experience of being tear-gassed at 17 during the Selma march and compares it to the current treatment of children by federal immigration officers. At least 79 children have been physically harmed by tear gas and pepper spray during President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement efforts. The incident has raised concerns about the use of force against minors.
- Why the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act after six decades in a blow to Black politicians
The Supreme Court significantly weakened the Voting Rights Act, impacting Black politicians and redistricting efforts. The ruling allows states to engage in gerrymandering without racial intent, citing the law's 'success' as a reason for its decline. The decision, led by conservative justices, has drawn criticism for undermining protections against racial discrimination in voting.
- Michigan governor hopeful pressed on past SPLC work after DOJ indictment: 'What did Jocelyn know?'
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, faces Republican scrutiny over her past volunteer and board roles at the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), which was federally indicted for allegedly funneling money to extremist groups like the KKK. Benson's campaign defends her civil rights work while dismissing GOP attacks as politically motivated.