We are plagued with a serious voter turnout crisis that can be solved with bipartisan solutions
Voter Suppression articles on Democracy Chronicles
Voter suppression is an illegal strategy to influence the outcome of an election by discouraging or preventing people from exercising their right to vote. Also see our section on American democracy and our articles on Voter Turnout and Voter Access.
Myth of New Jersey Voter Fraud Causes Damage
Governor Chris Christie’s warning over New Jersey voter fraud more to do with politics than reality
VIDEO: National Automatic Voter Registration Debate
PBS Newshour’s Shields and Brooks share thoughts on recent automatic voter registration debate
Ex-Texas Governor Defends Battle Over Voter Restrictions
Presidential hopefuls Rick Perry and Clinton clash over controversial Texas voter restrictions
VIDEO: Voting Rights Weaken Since Civil Rights Era
Since Civil Rights Era
Much of gains in voting rights won during activist 60’s protest have waned since Civil Rights Era
VIDEO: Fox News on Selma Voter Suppression
Fox News commentator wonders if Selma voter suppression is distraction from larger issues at play
Filming Democracy Chronicles Broken System Documentary
Thanks to your support, our Design of a Broken System documentary reached its Kickstarter fundraising goal on June 17th and the project has been evolving ever since.
Revealing New Patterns of Latino Voter Suppression
Modified but virulent Latino voter suppression system found across nation in latest Harvard study
How to Get 95 Percent Voter Turnout With One Law
Australia has 95 percent voter turnout and 20 other countries have successful compulsory voting
Harvard Politics Students Fail 1964 Louisiana Literacy Test
Top Harvard students find Louisiana Literacy Test from 1964 was basically impossible, designed with intention of African-American voter suppression only