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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.
Proof-of-Citizenship Voting Requirement Now Legal
States seeking proof-of-citizenship voting requirement know many Americans will lose access
National Campaign for Felon Voting Rights Redubed
Felon voting rights are a state decision but many millions of Americans remain disenfranchised
The Wisconsin Republican Against Voter Suppression
Lonely stand in Wisconsin for Republican against voter suppression through reduced access
Rural Voters See Much Shorter Voting Lines Than Urban
Shorter voting lines in rural areas contributes to higher turnout than average urban voters
Bill to Reinstate Voting Rights Act Introduced in Congress
Supreme Court weakening of civil rights legislation brought effort to reinstate Voting Rights Act
ACLU Defending Voting Rights of Immigrant Children
Fighting id requirements from parents as prerequisite for voting rights of immigrant children
Court Blocks Much Feared Iowa Voter ID Law
Iowa Voter ID law would have prevented many American citizens from voting in coming elections
Wisconsin Judge To Decide on Voter ID Arguments
Judge to decide on Voter ID in Wisconsin as highly polarized proposal on voter access at play
North Carolina Voter ID Remains Top Threat to Access
Video discussion on impact of North Carolina Voter ID law on vulnerable citizens who want to vote