Groups against Wisconsin voter ID battle diversions and self serving rules inherent in this system
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.
New Jersey Early Voting Passes Assembly
Bill heads to Governor Chris Christie after New Jersey early voting passes in Assembly
Congress Urged to Act to Protect Voting Rights
Voting Rights Act could be challenged by Supreme Court but Congress has final say to protect voting rights
New Voter ID Laws Threaten Election Calamity
By requiring new limits on voters, huge numbers will find they can not vote next election following introduction of new voter ID laws nationwide
New Voter Turnout Survey Shows Changing Nation
Huge effects on participation from having swing state status shows electoral college faults according to latest voter turnout survey just recently released
Early Voting Meeting Obstacles in New Jersey
New Jersey’s last elections were threatened by hurricane and early voting meeting obstacles still
Wisconsin Voting Wars in Full Throttle
Political parties are spending time competing to dismantle elections in Wisconsin voting wars
Early Voting Moves Forward in New Jersey
Bill would see that early voting moves forward in New Jersey, likely increasing voter turnout
False Voter Fraud Allegations Back in Wisconsin
Voter fraud allegation again for practically non-existent crime but used as tool to attack vote
GOP is Reckless With Our Fragile Democracy
Vote suppression is not a winning strategy for a political party in a civilized society with a fragile democracy