States with automatic voter registration have newly seen a big boost in political participation
Voter Access articles on Democracy Chronicles
This section of DC focuses on voter access: a vitally important aspect of democracy concerned with ease of voting and the various barriers in the way. Voter ID, Compulsory Voting and Felon Voting are just some of the hot button issues highlighted here. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics.
Battle Over Restrictive North Carolina Voter ID Laws
Lawsuits contend that North Carolina voter ID laws impose unconstitutional election barriers
Fox News in Questionable Defense of NH Voter ID Law
False controversy of voter fraud once again rears its ugly head in NH voter ID debate
A Win For Maryland Felon Voting Rights
House vote should secure an override of Governor’s vote blocking Maryland felon voting rights
Do Petition Requirements Disadvantage Disabled Politicians?
Lawsuit challenges petition requirement for ballot access as harmful to disabled politicians
Jailed for the Holidays: Vets in Prison
As we enjoy our holidays, let us reflect on our incarcerated and traumatized veterans and how We the American People may better understand the burdens of combat and the moral costs of warfare.
Considering an Upgrade For New York Voting Machines
A pilot project to start for a new generation of New York voting machines made by Expressvote
Full Citizenship Push For American Samoans Goes to Court
American Samoans cannot vote today but new court case seeks to establish full citizen rights
How Nonprofit Voter Outreach Movement Can Boost Turnout
A look at how nonprofit voter outreach can fill the lack of nonpartisan efforts to boost turnout
Record Low New Jersey Voter Turnout is Dismal
New low New Jersey voter turnout shows less than 22 percent of registered chose to vote