Voter ID in Virginia is now required and new campaign seeks to get voters to register voters
Voter ID articles on Democracy Chronicles
Voter ID laws require some form of identification in order to vote or receive a ballot for an election but has been used in US to block voter access. Also see our section on American democracy or our Voter Access archive.
Justice Department in Texas Voter ID Lawsuit
State has drawn condemnation leading to Texas voter ID lawsuit to protect minority vote again
Judge Blocks Pennsylvania’s Onerous Voter ID Law
Pennsylvania’s onerous voter ID law that would have prevented thousands from voting is blocked
Voting Should be Mandatory
Mandatory voting takes place in dozens of countries and leads to much better outcomes. Voting Should be Mandatory!!!
Woman 92 Sues N Carolina Over Voter ID
North Carolina’s brand new restrictions immediately bring lawsuit from woman of 92 over voter ID
How Costly Car Insurance Can Harm Democracy
Insurance Can Harm Democracy in trouble as expensive car insurance rates become impediment to voter registration
John Oliver Lampoons “Sharknado of Voter Suppression”
Temporary replacement for Jon Stewart on Daily Show, John Oliver takes chance to callout ‘Sharknado of Voter Suppression’ storming across America
Voting Rights Act and the Modern American South
As new efforts at voter suppression increase in modern American South, voting rights act need is still obvious
Pennsylvania Voter ID Battle Nears End
Controversial Pennsylvania Voter ID battle could create new barriers to voting for low income
Justice Dept to Fight for Ballot Access Rights
Obama under Justice Department to combat voter ID laws that threaten minority ballot access rights