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Felon Voting articles on Democracy Chronicles

Felony disenfranchisement, determined separately by each state, is the practice of prohibiting people from voting based on the fact that they have been convicted of a criminal offence. Felon voting rights remain a controversial reform among many. Also see our section on American democracy and our Voter Access articles.

It is Time to End Ban on Felon Voting

by DC Editors - February 12, 2014

Eric Holder says end ban on felon voting

Mass incarceration with racial undertones is a national crisis exacerbated by lack of action to end ban on felon voting and other new election manipulations

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, Eric Holder, Felon Voting, Minority Voting Rights, Voter Access

Innovative Project Incentivizes Costa Rica Felon Voting

by DC Editors - February 3, 2014

Costa Rica Felon Voting

While US prohibits it, Costa Rica felon voting is incentivized, even with cigarettes for convicts

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Central America, Costa Rica, Felon Voting, South America, Voter Access

Felon Voting Rights Blocked in UK

by DC Editors - October 16, 2013

Rand Paul Felon Voting Rights NJ Attorney General Felon Voting Rights

Prime Minister David Cameron wins his questionable battle as felon voting rights blocked

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: England, Europe, Felon Voting, Voter Access

Rand Paul Felon Voting Rights Call is Step Forward

by DC Editors - September 20, 2013

Rand Paul Felon Voting Rights NJ Attorney General Felon Voting Rights

Libertarian leaning Republican Rand Paul felon voting rights call is restoration of GOP compassion

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Felon Voting, Libertarian Party News, Rand Paul, Voter Access, Voter Suppression

Constitutional Right to Vote Gaining Support

by Adrian Tawfik - May 20, 2013

right to vote hammer gavel graphic

A Constitutional right to vote became political issue after the Supreme Court questioned the idea

Filed Under: American Democracy Originals Tagged With: Felon Voting, Voter Access, Voter Registration

US Attorney General Sees Electoral College Crisis

by DC Editors - April 6, 2013

Time to Dump Electoral College

Electoral college crisis as changes could mask attempt to manipulate election results

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Democrats, Electoral College, Eric Holder, Felon Voting, Voter Access

Criminal Records Disenfranchise Thousands Of U.S. Voters

by DC Editors - February 24, 2013

criminal records disenfranchise thousands

Maine considers limiting jailed voters as overuse of criminal records disenfranchise thousands

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Felon Voting, Voter Access

African-American Men are Victims of the Justice System

by Pietro Scopa - December 13, 2012

Victims of the Justice System

African-American dropouts are more likely to spend a year imprisoned than to get married: African-American men are often targeted by bias justice system

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: African-Americans and Democracy, Civil Rights, Felon Voting, Voter Access

Britain to Keep Law Preventing Prisoners From Voting

by DC Editors - November 23, 2012

Despite urging from the European Union, Britain may keep law preventing prisoners from voting

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: England, Europe, Felon Voting, Voter Access

Reforming the Criminal Justice System in America

by Pietro Scopa - November 11, 2012

Sensationalism and American Violence Prison Overcrowding with communal living area

Our new writer takes a look at reforming the disasterous criminal justice system

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: African-Americans and Democracy, Civil Rights, Felon Voting, Minority Voting Rights, Voter Access

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