Louisiana judge okays disenfranchisement of 600,000 voters as Texas voter ID reinstated
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.
Behind the Court Case That Defeated Texas Voter ID
By detailing the disenfranchisement of African-American voters the proposed law would entail, a voting rights legal alliance defeated Texas voter ID
Texas Voter ID Blocked in Victory For Minority Voting
Voting rights advocates celebrates federal judge ruling that leaves Texas voter ID blocked
Supreme Court Stops Dangerous Wisconsin Voter ID
By blocking Wisconsin voter ID law, court saves thousands of citizens from missing next vote
Supreme Court Politicization Brings Fundamental Questions
Despite safe guards in Constitution, a rise in Supreme Court politicization is a worrying trend
Report Warns of Tennessee and Florida Felon Voting Crisis
State law determines lack of prisoner’s rights by prohibiting Tennessee and Florida felon voting
Senate Victory Based on Voter Eligibility Restrictions?
Voter ID, reduced hours and other voter eligibility restrictions to determine election outcomes
Study Details How Voter ID Lowers Turnout for Vulnerable
Analysis of recent elections shows how state introduction of voter ID lowers turnout of vulnerable
Supreme Court Should Hear Wisconsin’s Voter ID Case
U.S. Supreme Court can force emergency halt to restrictive Wisconsin’s voter ID legislation
How Offering Free Voter Guides Increase Turnout
I have been fighting for this handbook, and this kind of voter-focused initiative, ever since I took office. Yesterday was a major victory for the voters. Thank you for your support, which makes this progress possible.