The restoration of Kentucky felon voting rights is a major win for democracy in red state
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.
The 151st Anniversary of First Absentee Voting in America
Absentee voting became a national issue following soldier’s need to vote during the Civil War
Democracy Spring Activists Plan Washington DC Sit In Protest
Democracy Spring aims to bring thousands to capital to press for far-reaching election reforms
Black Women Are Most Underrepresented Group in Politics
Brennan Center takes a look at causes behind unparalleled disenfranchisement of black women
Hard Work Ahead to Ensure Free and Fair 2016 Election
With a year to go, sustained efforts to secure integrity of 2016 election needed more than ever
Anger at Veto of NJ Voting Reforms Spurs New Action
Governor Christie set off wave of disappointment across state with his veto of NJ voting reforms
Governor Christie Vetoes Election Reforms in New Jersey
Chris Christie vetoes election reforms for automatic voter registration and to expand early voting
16-Year-Old Voting Age For President in Washington D.C.?
City would not be the first in country to allow 16-year-old voting but many are opposed to change
Internet Voter Registration is Badly Needed Revolution
Few seem to grasp the importance of universal internet voter registration and capacity for change
The Long History of Falsified Voter Fraud Allegations
Racism’s dependence on voter fraud allegations to deny rights are nothing new in American history