For millions of Americans, slavery is on the ballot this Election Day. To many, this fact may be surprising. After all, ...

In the 2024 general election, question four for Nevada's ballot question talks about slavery in the constitution.

Question 4 proposes the removal of language authorizing the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a criminal punishment ...

I promised you that I would enlighten you (or refresh you) on Amendments VI-X of the U.S. Constitution this week. I like to keep my promises, so here I am ...

Both major parties are contesting all 14 of Georgia’s congressional districts, where Republicans currently hold a 9-5 ...

Slavery and involuntary servitude are banned, but there is an exception as a form of punishment for those who have been convicted and imprisoned for a crime.

Elon Musk stirred controversy by claiming the British Empire ended global slavery. He cited the 'Slave Trade Act 1807' and ...

California’s prisoners should not be subjected to abuse by their jailers,” writes the. “But inmates should not be legally empowered to dictate what chores ...

Official title on the ballot: City Administration and Operations. Charter Amendment II You are being asked: Shall the City Charter be amended to: clarify that the El Pueblo Monument and the Zoo ...

OPPONENTS OF AMENDMENT TWO DIDN’T HOLD BACK VOICING THEIR CONCERNS MONDAY ABOUT THE EFFORT TO USE PUBLIC TAX DOLLARS FOR PRIVATE EDUCATION. THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN TRYING FOR YEARS TO TAKE ...

On Jan. 31, 1865, Congress passed the 13th Amendment. This amendment abolished slavery in the United States of America. But sadly, in California, it is currently legal for prisons and jails to ...

Amendment G proposes to establish a constitutional right to abortion and outlines a legal framework for regulating abortions. South Dakota banned abortion, except "to preserve life of [a] pregnant ...