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Supreme Court Backs Texas Voter ID in New Twist
In latest surprise erratic Supreme Court backs Texas voter ID to take effect for vote in two weeks
Third Parties Watch Oregon Top Two Primary Vote Closely
One of the most closely watched votes is Measure 90 introducing an Oregon top two primary vote
Texas Voter ID Reinstated in Tragic Blow to Democracy
Louisiana judge okays disenfranchisement of 600,000 voters as Texas voter ID reinstated
St Louis Protests Want Answers in Ferguson October
Activists leading Ferguson October protests want response from city government to complaints
Behind the Court Case That Defeated Texas Voter ID
By detailing the disenfranchisement of African-American voters the proposed law would entail, a voting rights legal alliance defeated Texas voter ID
Best Tricks for Investigating New Jersey Corruption
Transparency non-profit Sunlight Foundation explains ‘Cheat Sheet’ for researching New Jersey corruption
Texas Voter ID Blocked in Victory For Minority Voting
Voting rights advocates celebrates federal judge ruling that leaves Texas voter ID blocked
Supreme Court Stops Dangerous Wisconsin Voter ID
By blocking Wisconsin voter ID law, court saves thousands of citizens from missing next vote
Report Warns of Tennessee and Florida Felon Voting Crisis
State law determines lack of prisoner’s rights by prohibiting Tennessee and Florida felon voting