An assault on democracy gains strength with minority voter suppression laws moving ahead
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.
Al Sharpton Links Zimmerman Case to Voting Rights
Attacks on minority voting rights linked to killing of Trayvon Martin according to Al Sharpton links Zimmerman and race
Texas Furious as Feds Defend Minority Voters
Texas has attempted to disenfranchise many with laws like this before but now Voting Rights Act is gone and only the Feds defend minority voter rights
Justice Dept to Fight for Ballot Access Rights
Obama under Justice Department to combat voter ID laws that threaten minority ballot access rights
North Carolina Voter ID Law is Worst in Nation
North Carolina Voter ID Law and ballot access push is designed to severely curtain minority voting
New Bill Threatens North Carolina Minority Voters
North Carolina minority voter bill is worst in nation and comes following Voting Rights Act ruling
Pennsylvania Voter ID Disenfranchised Over 35,000
Study finds that over 35,000 voters were turned away from voting as Pennsylvania voter ID disenfranchised caught in national election tampering fiasco
The Obvious Benefits of Voting by Mail
Benefits of voting by mail has been a massive boon to participation in elections especially during summer vacations
Diverse Coalition Prepare Defense of Voting Rights Act
Charity FairVote joins diverse coalition of democracy activists in defense of Voting Rights Act
Supreme Court Justice Regrets Voting Rights Act Ruling
Act was dismantled by the Supreme Court but many Justices have grave reservations and regrets Voting Rights Act end