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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.
Wisconsin Voter ID Enforced Despite Program’s End
New worries that barriers to obtaining the free Wisconsin voter ID enforced despite changes to program
Green Party’s Stein Wants Voting Age Lowered to 16
The last time the voting age lowered was when 18 year olds got the vote in 1971 after a long campaign
Some Convenience Voting Tactics That Make Democracy Simpler
The numbers of people who take part in early voting are an example of benefits of convenience voting laws
International Election Observers to Monitor US Vote For First Time
Allowing international election observers from the Organization of American States is a historic first
Texas Planning to Take Voter ID Fight to Supreme Court
Supreme Court may get another chance to weigh in on the controversial national voter ID fight
Both Parties Are Blocking Colorado Primary Election Reforms
Independent voters would benefit from Colorado primary election reforms toward an open ballot system
The Case Against Mandatory Voter Registration
Is the integrity of elections at stake when introducing mandatory voter registration and other voter access measures?
The Many Barriers Facing Homeless Voters
Homeless voters have difficulty proving residency and even more so now that obtaining voter ID is necessary
When Polling Places Become Race Battleground
Thousands across the country have been disenfranchised as vote becomes race battleground