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Thousands of Newly Enfranchised Alabama Felons Registered Before Vote
Thousands of felons may have registered to vote in the weeks leading up to the Alabama Senate election on Tuesday, in which Democrat Doug Jones pulled off a surprise victory. Pastor Kenneth Glasgow, who spearheaded the effort, said on the November 27 registration deadline that at least 5,000 to 10,000 people statewide had registered that […]
On the Impact of Alabama’s Write-In Voting System
In the wake of Democrat Doug Jones’ stunning victory over Roy Moore in Tuesday’s Alabama Senate election, President Donald Trump took to Twitter to put the blame for his chosen candidate’s defeat on write-in votes. Unlike so many of his Twitter claims, on this occasion Trump was, at least purely in terms of numbers, not […]
Arizona Can Make its Money Politics More Transparent
People shouldn’t have to worry about being bullied for making political donations to a candidate they chose, but on the other hand there should be a counter balance to be able to see where monetary donations to political candidates come from.
Voters Sue State to Preserve Alabama Ballot Images
The following is an excerpt. Continue reading here: www.alternet.org Four Alabamans filed a lawsuit late Thursday seeking to preserve electronic images of every paper ballot cast in next week’s high-profile special U.S. Senate election between Democrat Doug Jones and Republican Roy Moore—a key step in verifying the vote in case the election is close and […]
Election Fraud Law Disenfranchised Disabled Voters
The disenfranchisement occurred in Sedgwick County, a direct result of a law pushed by Kris Kobach
A Look at Potential Replacements For Georgia Voting Machines
It could take them a year or less to replace Georgia’s 27,000 voting machines used in 159 counties
Why America Should Emulate Oregon’s Vote-by-Mail System
No voter should be standing in a long line, counting the number of seconds until the end. Instead, each should hold onto their ballot in the comfort of their own home, delivered and returned at the time that works best. There’s no reason to rush democracy.
Voting Selfie Defense
The biggest argument in favor for banning these selfies is that it can lead to vote buying. That might be true, but to an extent that we should outlaw them? Don’t think so, bub.
Colorado Repeals Ballot Selfie Law
Colorado did the right thing by decriminalizing the celebration of people wanting to share that they participated democracy, which is one of the most patriotic civic duties a citizen can participate in.