Hundreds of thousands of dollars in Saudi Arabian money spent to influence elected officials
Military Voting articles on Democracy Chronicles
The unique challenges of ensuring military voting rights will be covered in this section. Absentee ballots for overseas members of the military exist but the 50 states have different rules. A low voting rate for overseas military personnel is evidence of a problem. Also see our articles on Mail and Absentee Voting and Voter Access.
The Tactics of Saudi Arabian Lobbying Against 9/11 Bill
It seems Saudi Arabia has a powerful new ally when it comes to lobbying: American military veterans
4 Million American Live Where There is No Presidential Voting
Five fairly well populated island territories including Puerto Rico are barred from Presidential voting process
Military Voters Support Libertarians More Than General Public
The multiple reasons that military voters support Libertarians are varied yet important in understanding election
North Carolina’s Military Voters Are a Critical Demographic
Campaigns are targeting North Carolina’s military voters as traditional alliances shift nationally
The Way Military Leaders Discuss Politics in Public Has Changed
Taboos that once determined how military leaders discuss politics have eroded over time in many ways
How Military and Americans Abroad Will Vote
Americans abroad can join military voters by using this recent info from USAGov website
Veteran ID of Iwo Jima Vet Not Valid Under Wisconsin Voter ID
When a 90-yr old WWII vet of Iwo Jima battle can’t use veteran ID to vote, something has to change
Veteran to Chair My VP Search Committee
I am honored to announce that Steve Sanson, President of Veterans in Politics International, has agreed to be the National Chair of my VP Search Committee. Steve’s commitment to our nation has been demonstrated through his service in the US Marine Corps
Jailed for the Holidays: Vets in Prison
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.