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.

13 Million Legal Permanent Residents Not Allowed to Vote

November 8, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The large number of green card holders are permanent residents who qualify for welfare and Social Security benefits

Every Vote Counts, Brick by Brick

November 8, 2016 by Ana Maria Fores Tamayo Leave a Comment

We will not be able to change our inane and archaic immigration system unless you and I stand up to change things, from the bottom up. So please, go out and VOTE tomorrow, and take your proper ID.

More Virginia Felons Granted Voting Rights, Sparking Controversy

November 6, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

New move by Virginia Governor McAuliffe expands on list of felons granted voting rights in his reform push

Just moved? Lost Your ID? The Affidavit Ballot is Your Friend

November 6, 2016 by David Anderson, J.D. Leave a Comment

Registrations are lost, people move at the last minute, or IDs are forgotten or unavailable. Because countless folks think they can’t vote, they don’t, when actually they can. The bureaucracy moves slower than the individual lives of citizens.