Trump Moves to Drop Race Questions from U.S. Census
#Census2026 #RaceAndEthnicityThe Trump administration plans to remove race and ethnicity questions from the next U.S. census. NPR examines this topic's history since 1790, when it was used to exclude people of color, and later for inclusion. read more
Trump census plan could reshape voting maps
#Census2026 #VotingRightsTrump proposes sweeping 2030 census changes excluding noncitizens from apportionment counts, dropping race and sexual orientation questions. Legal challenges loom over altering congressional representation and federal funding distribution. Civil rights advocates warn of Voting Rights Act enforcement risks. read more
Australias landmark census adds LGBTQ+ questions for first time
#Census2026 #LGBTQInclusionAustralia's landmark census includes gender and sexual orientation questions for 28 million people, marking the biggest change in 50 years and ensuring LGBTQ+ Australians are counted. read more
Democrats: Citizenship Test Threatens 2030 Census
#Census2026 #ImmigrationPolicyDemocrats warn a citizenship question on a 2030 census test form could derail the count and deter immigrant participation. They urge officials to use a traditional questionnaire instead, fearing an undercount that affects political representation and funding. read more