On top of the tragedy of Tryavon Martin’s death, the outrage at the results of the Zimmerman trial stems from a seriously dangerous situation where African-Americans are not being adequately represented in our current government.
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.
Native Americans Struggle for Voting Rights
Lawsuit seeking ballot access for reservations reveals broken system at work as Native Americans struggle for voting
Civil Rights Icon Laments Loss of Voting Rights Act
Supreme Court’s dismantling loss of Voting Rights Act “broke heart” of Civil Rights icon John Lewis
Are Voter ID Laws Designed to Target Democrats?
The debate has become a major political issue pitting Democrats against Republicans as Voter ID laws designed to frustrate many
Voting Rights Act Could be Dismantled Further
It is increasingly likely the Supreme Court ruling on the controversial Voting Rights Act could be to further dismantle it
Chris Christie Refuses Response on Voting Rights Act
Influential NJ Governor and candidate Chris Christie Refuses Response on Voting Rights Act
VIDEO: Activists Protest Pennsylvania Voter ID Law
New law makes it among first states to take action in wake of Supreme Court decision launching activists statewide protest Pennsylvania voter ID law
Is Voting Rights Act Dismissal Part of Rising Racism?
Voting Rights Act Dismissal: How end of the Voting Rights Act has threatened a new rise of racism in America
Participatory Democracy is Changing Political Organizing
The era of new media and communications technology is redefining participatory democracy
Trading Our Voting Rights for Gay Rights?
Advance of gay marriage may have come at the expense of Americans’ voting rights. Voting Rights for Gay Rights?