It is especially outrageous for Native Americans to still have to fight to prove residency despite being the only Americans whose ancestors were born and raised on this land for millenium.
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.
Key Trial Starts Over 2020 Census Question on Citizenship
A federal trial began Monday in New York City over challenges to the federal government’s decision to put a citizenship question on the 2020 census.
How and Why Congress Stopped Working For You
Legislative branch is dominated by party leaders and functions as a junior partner to executive according to analysis by The Washington Post and ProPublica.
VIDEO: State Probe Into Georgia Democratic Party Ignites Crisis
Georgia’s Secretary of State Brian Kemp finds himself under flames he sparked which was intended for his most favored opponent for the gubernatorial race.
VIDEO: Discussing Women and the Halls of Power
On October 29, 2018, the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School had Alyssa Mastromonaco as guest in the event “Women and the Halls of Power”.
Al Sharpton’s Brother Leading Felon Voting Rights Crusade
As more states adopt laws that could restrict turnout, Kenneth Glasgow and his allies are pushing to extend the vote to millions of ex-felons.
On Vote-Related Problems That Early Voting Has Revealed
Early voting ahead of midterms reveals vote related problems like, rejected voter registrations, malfunctioning voting machines and voter confusion.
Lawyers Unite To Assist With National Voter Protection Hotline
Leaders from some nation’s top law firms announced support for Election Protection program to guard voting rights of Americans across the country.
ICE Says It Won’t Patrol Polling Places, Dispelling Rumors
ICE will not patrol polling locations on Election Day, said a spokesworman in response to social media rumors of potential voter intimidation from agency.
Judge Grants Emergency Relief to Purged Georgia Voters
Common Cause celebrates US District Court for Northern District of Georgia granting emergency relief to Georgia voters ensuring access to ballot in midterm.