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.

Celebrity From Duck Dynasty Voter Registration Comments

June 24, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Duck Dynasty voter registration push comes from star Phil Robertson who has entered politics in Alabama as a religion focused candidate who has angered some with his language

There is No Legitimate Reason to Limit Early Voting

June 17, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Missouri’s latest plan to limit early voting is ploy backed by politicians seeking personal gain

Kansas Invents New Voter Suppression Tool

June 13, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

State moving ahead with voter suppression tool that creates two-tiered system of registration

Governor to Sign Massachusetts Voter Access Law

May 31, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Massachusetts voter access legislation is among most impressive nationwide but governor must sign

Massachusetts Early Voting and Voter Turnout Law Passed

May 28, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

NAACP applauds Massachusetts early voting legislation that also increases voter participation

Stand With Our Veterans by Defending the Vote

May 27, 2014 by Jeff Kurzon Leave a Comment

I honor those who have given the greatest sacrifice for our country, those brave men and women of our Armed Forces who fought for our freedoms, by saying that the duty is upon all of us to exercise our right to vote.

VIDEO: Missouri Voter ID Fails First Election Test

May 21, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Residents and election activists taking action after Missouri voter ID leads to rejected voters

All’s Fair in Love and War

May 16, 2014 by Stephanie Singer Leave a Comment

I was delighted to read US Senator Rand Paul’s recent headline-grabbing plea to his fellow Republicans to stop “going crazy on this voter ID thing” and his explicit support for voting rights for convicted felons. It’s a win for democracy.