Participation in vote under threat from new Kansas voter registration hurdles under consideration
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.
Launch of Pennsylvania Online Voter Registration Announced
23 states now allow the process after Pennsylvania online voter registration website set to begin
Struggling to Defend the Kansas Voter Purge
Secretary of State leading unprecedented Kansas voter purge takes swipe at Hillary Clinton campaign
Alabama Voter ID Laws Coincide With DMV Closings
If they didn’t want people to vote, closing DMVs and starting an Alabama voter ID law is good start
What is the Next Voting Rights Battle For America?
Political interference before, during and after elections is just next step in voting rights battle
On Ending the Low Voter Turnout Crisis
We are plagued with a serious voter turnout crisis that can be solved with bipartisan solutions
NJ Automatic DMV Voter Registration Has Public Support
Public support for early voting and DMV voter registration is high in New Jersey amid low turnout
50 Years After Voting Rights Act Passage, Trouble Lingers
Despite progress made after Voting Rights Act made law 50 years ago, there still remains much to do
Latino Voting Rights Act Support is Crucial to its Success
For important law to survive into the future, latino Voting Rights Act activism is sorely needed
What Obama Can Do To Save the Voting Rights Act
With the power of his office, Obama has many tools he can use to help save the Voting Rights Act