New Hampshire has a law that prohibits political clothing in polling sites. The rule is now up for debate as infringing 1st amendment rights.
Voting Rights Act articles on Democracy Chronicles
The Voting Rights Act was a landmark piece of national legislation in the United States that prohibits discrimination in voting. It was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Also see our section on American democracy as well as our articles on African-American voting rights, Voter Access, and Racism.
How to safeguard upcoming elections
Attempts to roll back voting rights persist in the US. These subversive efforts have continued after the 2020 presidential election.
Biden and Democrats Outline Major Election Reform Push
The newly empowered Democrats are putting together the finishing touches on legislation to fix American elections.
COVID-19 makes a difficult voting process for people who are homeless even harder
America’s homeless have the right to vote like any other citizen. However, Covid-19 makes a difficult voting process for them even harder.
More People With Felony Convictions Can Vote, but Roadblocks Remain
Blocks for felons to vote have been a major concern in US elections. While more and more felons can vote these roadblocks remain.
Jimmy Carter Tried to Make It Easier to Vote in 1977
In 1977 Jimmy Carter tried to ease voting for millions of Americans but the right stopped him using the same strategies it is deploying today.
Centennial of women voting rights: what women say today
It’s been a century since women obtained the right to vote. There has however been little focus on understanding their perspectives on this achievement.
‘Urgent and essential:’ How John Lewis’s death has renewed calls to protect voting rights
‘Urgent and essential’ is how the bill that would restore a crucial provision of the voting rights act promoted by the late John Lewis has been described.
Is Britney Spears allowed to vote?
Since 2008, Britney Spears has been under a conservatorship. It’s possible she’s joined thousands of Americans disenfranchised yearly by “incompetence” laws.
House Approves Measure to Rename Voting Rights Bill After John Lewis
John Lewis was an ardent advocate for voting rights for all. The House has voted to rename the H.R.4 in his name to honour his legacy.