Voters should be allowed to choose any legal method by which to vote. Notably, all voters should have the freedom to vote by mail.
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.
Democrats Signal A Shift Toward Accepting Voter ID
In recent days, top Democrats have softened their opposition to voter ID measures and are increasingly willing to accept such restrictions.
Maine Expands Student Voter ID Options
Maine has expanded students’ voter ID options. The new bill allows student ID as a valid form of identification when registering to vote.
Democracy And Politics Are Complicated
I get it that politics is at least sometimes about compromise. My problem has been that the liberal side seems to be doing most of the giving.
Georgia Removes 100000 From Voter Registration Rolls
Allegedly to keep state voter rolls “up to date,” more than 100,000 names will be purged from Georgia’s voter registration records.
Founders Would Support Sweeping National Vote Reforms
The framers would have backed sweeping national election reforms. Madison argued Congress should check states on voting laws.
What Latest GOP Voting Bills Mean For The Disabled
Restrictive voting bills by the GOP are simultaneously threatening disability voting rights and testing their nascent political influence.
Lawsuit Centers On Voting Rights And Beach Cabanas
Bonnet Shores Fire District allegedly prevents residents who own less than $400 in property from voting. Some residents are suing.
PODCAST: Discussion On The State Of US Democracy
It’s our duty as democrats to persevere despite these challenges and push the limits of our imagination about what democracy can and should be.
Congressional GOP Shrug at Warnings of Democracy in Peril
Washington is in a state of anguish following Trump’s norm-breaking presidency, Capitol riot, and the ongoing flood of voter suppression laws.