As we enjoy our holidays, let us reflect on our incarcerated and traumatized veterans and how We the American People may better understand the burdens of combat and the moral costs of warfare.
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.
Governor Restores Kentucky Felon Voting Rights
The restoration of Kentucky felon voting rights is a major win for democracy in red state
Supreme Court Demand Reform of Inhuman Prison System
Juvenile life-sentences, decades of solitary confinement among abuse cited in inhuman prison system
Fight for National Felon Voting Rights Reaches Congress
New bill introduced to Congress seeks to enfranchise 4.5 million with national felon voting rights
How to Build Support for the Democracy Restoration Act
Felon voting advocates backing far-reaching Democracy Restoration Act looking to restore rights
Lessons About Organizing From a Prisoner
Criminalizing someone like Hasan who came from a challenging background, abuse and poverty instead of giving people like him the help they need is a clear sign that the system we live in is completely inhumane
Supporting John Legend Voting Rights Act Oscar Comments
In star-studded Oscar night performance, rapper Common and singer John Legend voting rights support grounds overly lavish ceremony in reality of America
Ferguson Protests Spread Nationwide Then Globally
African-American community reels from officer court ruling as Ferguson protests spread nationwide
Report Warns of Tennessee and Florida Felon Voting Crisis
State law determines lack of prisoner’s rights by prohibiting Tennessee and Florida felon voting
Racially Based Voter Suppression Feeds Ferguson Mistrust
Disconnect of southern African-Americans and government result of racially based voter suppression