Michigan Primary raises citizenship question
“Are you a citizen?” was the question posed by the Michigan Primary even before voters were asked to decide between President Obama or Santorum and Romney.read more
View ArticleMore good news on the voting rights front, this time in Louisiana
I just shared with you that Connecticut is on the verge of enacting same-day registration, but there’s more good news where that came from – a strong stand taken on behalf of public assistance clients...
View ArticleUPDATE: Voter suppression’s on the menu in Michigan
UPDATE: The Michigan House has voted a trio of voter suppression billsout of committee, sending them to the floor for votes expected in the coming week. The bills have already passed the Senate and...
View ArticleSenate Judiciary Committee shines light on voter suppression
On June 26, 2012 the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act (S. 1994). Sponsored by Senators Charles Schumer and Ben Cardin, the bill...
View ArticleNVRA enforcement crucial for voter participation
With voting rights under attacknationwide, we must remember our democracy is only strongest when all citizens have the opportunity to participate – which is exactly why the enforcement of the National...
View ArticleUPDATE: Michigan Primary raises citizenship question
UPDATE: With the so-called Secure and Fair Elections package facing an uncertain future, confusion is surely looming for Michigan’s August 7 federal primary election. The vetoed citizenship check box...
View ArticleKeeping an eye on Kansas
With Kansas set for its August 7 primary, voting rights supporters are waiting with bated breath to see how severe the suppressive effects of voter ID (sponsored by Representative Lance Kinzer, an...
View ArticleRegistration restrictions blocked in Texas
In a ruling last week hailed by voting rights advocates, US District Judge Gregg Costa temporarily enjoinedTexas Election Code provisionsrestricting voter registration, including those implemented by...
View ArticleFighting student voter suppression
As the Right ramps up its efforts to put upbarriers to voting, from voter ID requirements to restrictions on third-party voter registration, it is becoming more urgent to empower students and defend...
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