Here’s a big problem, a BIG problem if you’re on the left: “kids” don’t vote. If more millennials voted, with their tattoos and ironic haircuts the Republicans would be out of business forever. It’s that simple.
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.
Petitioning by Mail and State Voter Registration Webpages
States need merely take the inexpensive step of creating an e-signing page that only registered voters can use, with a dashboard showing how many signatures each candidate has at any given time.
How Democracy is Thwarted For the Disabled Citizen
Frivolous is the word that judges and lawyers use to shut down disability rights, including the right to vote and the right to be a candidate, not to mention the right to walk on a sidewalk without it being full of snow and ice piles.
Lawsuit is Latest Blow in Fight Over Georgia Voting Rights
Brian Kemp sued by Georgia voting rights advocacy groups for holding more than 50,000 voter registration applications on his gubernatorial campaign.
VIDEO: Why Florida’s Ex-Felons Should Be Able To Vote
The disenfranchisement of felons has silenced the voices of such a huge number of citizens that it impacts the balance of power in Florida and beyond.
Voter Suppression in Georgia is More Blatant Than Most
A campaign of voter suppression is being implemented by Brian Kemp, Georgia’s Secretary of State, who is also the Republican nominee for governor.
VIDEO: Daily Show Interviews Voter Suppression Book Author
Carol Anderson’s new book takes a close look at the legal history of the meaning of “one person, one vote” in America since Shelby County v. Holder ruling.
State Supreme Court Upholds Revised Arkansas Voter ID Law
Highest court on Thursday upheld a Arkansas voter ID law that is nearly identical to a restriction struck down by the court four years ago.
Fight to Stop Missouri Voter Photo ID Law is Not Over
Missouri’s top election official said the state was appealing a judge’s ruling that blocked enforcement of parts of a voter photo identification law.
Ruling on Ohio Voter Purging is a Big Voting Rights Setback
In a blow for voting rights today, an Ohio federal court ruled that the state does not have to provide relief to allow purged voters to participate.