Early voting proposal for Pennsylvania would simply allow more voters to participate in democracy
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.
Major Push for Wisconsin Early Voting in Contention
Retired senator Russ Feingold is leader in fight for Wisconsin early voting for state elections
False Voter Fraud Claims Still Surfacing Nationwide
False voter fraud is more common than exceedingly rare cases that are pretext to voting barriers
New York County Adds Provisions For Spanish Speakers
Provisions For Spanish Speakers: Spanish speaking poll watchers reflect strength of demographic
Minority Voters Disproportionately Asked for Documentation at Polls
Black, Hispanic and other ‘minority’ voters asked for documentation more than whites
Candidate Pleads Guilty To Voter Fraud
Maryland woman and Democratic candidate pleads guilty to voter fraud as act of civil disobedience
Early Voting Extension Likely in New Jersey
State election laws are crucial battleground of democracy and New Jersey could do well for its citizens if it can secure an early voting extension
Schultz: Voter Fraud Comes Entirely From Republicans
Television news jockey Ed Schultz looks at Republican history saying voter fraud comes from them
Pros and Cons of Electronic Voting Machines
Electronic voting machines have serious questions related to tampering with election results
Democracy Protesters Gather Outside Supreme Court Building
Diverse group of protesters gather outside Supreme Court to protect democracy for the vulnerable