Having to battle Ohio voter ID is particularly a burden for low income citizens and other vulnerable groups who might just wish to participate too
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.
NJ Failing to Obey Commitments to Register Voters
New Jersey’s existing commitments to register voters: Voter registration at public offices intermittent at best as civil rights groups threaten to sue
VIDEO: Justice Department to Fight North Carolina Voter ID
Desperate fight North Carolina voter ID that threatens to prevent thousands from casting ballots
Voting is Mandatory in Countries Worldwide
Across the world, there are many countries where voting is mandatory but Australia is posterchild
Rand Paul Felon Voting Rights Call is Step Forward
Libertarian leaning Republican Rand Paul felon voting rights call is restoration of GOP compassion
VIDEO: Early Voting Battles New Mexico Low Turnout
New Mexico low turnout seems to be helped by early voting opportunities for local residents
Remembering First African-American to Serve in Congress
Modern civil rights leaders pay homage to post-Civil War era congressman who is considered the first African-American to serve in US Congress
Chris Christie Vetoes Election Reform Bill
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoes election reform law that could have eased early voting
Of True American Heroes (A Defense of American Liberty)
Those who restrict, manipulate, or affect free elections are enemies of True American Heroes
North Carolina Voter ID Backers Face Angry Public
Voter suppression by North Carolina Voter ID backers has infuriated public leading to backlash