Mass disenfranchisement is rampant as Democrat Bernie slams voter ID rules that make it worse
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A Petition For a Nonpartisan Public Ballot in California
California reformers are seeking support for a nonpartisan public ballot with their petition
Closure of Arizona Polling Places Threatens Voting Rights
Residents wait hours to vote because of targeted mass closure of Arizona polling places
Big Spending Swamps Wisconsin Supreme Court Election
Outside groups are buying television ads in bid to influence the Wisconsin Supreme Court election
Signs of Dysfunction in Arizona’s Long Voting Lines
Arizona’s long voting lines mean many were turned away from voting in sign of weak democracy
Punishing Electors Who Vote Differently Than Expected
Depending on state, rules are very different for punishing electors who ignore the voting public
Independent Candidates and Texan Ballot Access Laws
Deficiencies of Texan ballot access rules harm independent candidates who seek room to run
Lack of Awareness Increases Harm of Wisconsin Voter ID Law
Education campaign for Wisconsin voter ID law is so lacking that the law should be stopped now
High Costs of Pennsylvania Ballot Access on Trial
Errors on signature requirements come with cost and led to this Pennsylvania ballot access case
Making it Easier For Poor Nevada Voters to Participate
Drop in number of applications for registration spurred action to help Nevada voters take part