Philadelphia Ward Leaders. Who are they? What do they do? According to press reports Ward Leaders “spread out the cash in the days before the election” and “make sure the City follows through on what needs to be done in the community.”
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.
State Accused of Pennsylvania Voter Suppression
State accused of running false ads warning about non-existent voter ID requirement in Pennsylvania voter suppression case
North Carolina Protest Targets Voter Suppression
North Carolina protest at Voter ID, early voting, and other election changes that reduce access
Steady Erosion of North Carolina’s Democracy
North Carolina’s Democracy hit by recent fresh changes to rebuild weakened elections
17-yr olds Sign-up to Vote in Illinois County
Cook County, Illinois has begun a program where it is possible for all 17-yr olds sign-up to vote and participate in major experiment in voting age
North Carolina Voter Suppression Battle Rages
Restrictive and unnecessarily damaging North Carolina voter suppression battle building opposition
Allowing 17-Year-Old Citizens to Vote
Small town wants to allow all its high-school seniors and 17-year-old citizens to vote whether they have turned 18 or not
Voter Fraud Investigation Finds No Real Problem
After lengthy voter fraud investigation at taxpayer’s expense, crime is hard to find anywhere
A Conference on Radical Democracy
Creators and thinkers at Conference on Radical Democracy encourage new concepts in government
Date Set For North Carolina Voter Suppression Trial
Closely watched North Carolina Voter Suppression trial involves far-reaching law denounced as blatant attempt to limit voting by minorities and poor