I was delighted to read US Senator Rand Paul’s recent headline-grabbing plea to his fellow Republicans to stop “going crazy on this voter ID thing” and his explicit support for voting rights for convicted felons. It’s a win for democracy.
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.
NJ Military Veterans Seek Felon Voting Rights
Prisoners would remain unable to vote but veterans seek felon voting rights under new law in NJ
National Campaign for Felon Voting Rights Redubed
Felon voting rights are a state decision but many millions of Americans remain disenfranchised
Correct Solution for NJ Prison Inmate Redistricting
How NJ prison inmate redistricting population apportionment have become political issue in state
It is Time to 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
Innovative Project Incentivizes Costa Rica Felon Voting
While US prohibits it, Costa Rica felon voting is incentivized, even with cigarettes for convicts
Felon Voting Rights Blocked in UK
Prime Minister David Cameron wins his questionable battle as felon voting rights blocked
Rand Paul Felon Voting Rights Call is Step Forward
Libertarian leaning Republican Rand Paul felon voting rights call is restoration of GOP compassion
Constitutional Right to Vote Gaining Support
A Constitutional right to vote became political issue after the Supreme Court questioned the idea
US Attorney General Sees Electoral College Crisis
Electoral college crisis as changes could mask attempt to manipulate election results