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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.
Dangerous North Carolina Voter ID Law Hits Hurdle
Democracy groups win right to challenge dangerous North Carolina voter ID legislation before vote
Changes to NJ Mail-In Ballot Rules to Impact Elderly
Senior citizens, hospitals and nursing homes among many harmed by latest NJ mail-in ballot rules
The Importance of the British Suffragette Documentary
History forever changed after the successful British Suffragette movement won the vote for women
Federal Judge Backs Wisconsin Voter ID Restrictions
Wisconsin voter with only college or veteran ID won’t be able to participate after judge’s ruling
Alabama Voting Laws and the Jim Crow Era
Restrictions designed to repress African-American participation are central to Alabama voting laws
How California Automated Voter Registration Will Work
California automated voter registration law going to have a massive impact in state and beyond
California Automatic Voter Registration Becomes Law
Passage of California automatic voter registration is major step forward for state voter access
Muslim Voter Registration Takes On New Importance
Groups organizing push for Muslim voter registration as antidote to rise in anti-Islam currents
Legacy of Bush v. Gore Haunts Sandra Day O’Conner
Casting the deciding vote in the Supreme Court’s 2000 decision marks Sandra Day O’Conner’s career