Secretary of State led charge that led to Ohio restrictive voting and did significant harm to the rights of thousands of citizens voting for his rivals – People in Ohio fought back and won court cases to defend voting rights
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.
Senator Calls For Federal Rules on Long Voting Lines
Long voting lines have been consistent problem in some locations with governments often lax – Many waited on voting lines for extended periods every year
Courts, Public Activism Have Protected Election System
Election laws have been threatened but American democracy has fought back and a wide range of committed activism have protected election system
Voter Fraud Controversy is a Complete Fraud
Partisan voter fraud controversy has been used as ploy to reduce early voting, Democratic turnout
Britain to Keep Law Preventing Prisoners From Voting
Despite urging from the European Union, Britain may keep law preventing prisoners from voting
Can You Lose an Election Despite Winning the Vote?
Democrat vote totals don’t amount to election gains in representation in House of Representatives showing you can lose an election despite leading vote
Reforming the Criminal Justice System in America
Our new writer takes a look at reforming the disasterous criminal justice system
Voting Rights Act to Go Before Supreme Court
Historic Voting Rights Act ensures protection for black communities vulnerable to voting suppression but Voting Rights Act to go
Voting Machine Failure Stemmed From Spider in Machine
Spider and its web cause voting machine failure while paper ballots remain surprisingly spider resistant
Voter ID Map Shows State of Election Laws
Many new laws will keep thousands from voting due to new regulations displayed in voter ID map