Victoria Collier

Victoria Collier is the executive director of the National Election Defense Coalition.

News Analysis

Computerized Vote Rigging Is Still the Unseen Threat to US Democracy: It’s Time to Change the System

While the US is already roaring with stories of visible attacks on democracy in the 2014 elections, other countries have banned electronic voting altogether.

By: Victoria Collier ,; Truthout

November 3, 2014

News Analysis

Top 10 Epic Reasons Why Americans Should Give a Sh*t About Voting

Democratic elections must be part of the central commons we build together. To change everything, we need everyone.

By: Victoria Collier &; Ben-Zion Ptashnik ,; Truthout

October 30, 2014

News Analysis

Dark Money Corruption of Democracy Forces Climate Change Direct Action and Mass Mobilization

Seventeen critical years after the Kyoto Protocol signing, climate activists have come to realize that when our governments are bought and sold, policy shifts must begin in the streets.

By: Victoria Collier &; Ben Ptashnik ,; Truthout

September 10, 2014

Human Rights

Residents, Civil Rights Attorneys Urge Judge to Restore Water Services Until Litigation is Resolved

Lawyers and activists in Detroit are fighting to keep the City Emergency management from re-starting the cutting off of city water to strapped residents.

By: Ben Ptashnik &; Victoria Collier ,; SpeakOut

August 27, 2014

News Analysis

Protesters Gain Detroit Water Shut-Off Moratorium, Demand Investigation of Suspected Rampant Corruption

Activists successfully forced a moratorium to the water shut-offs after thousands protested and rallied in downtown Detroit. New actions are planned for late August to protest discrimination and the …

By: Victoria Collier &; Ben-Zion Ptashnik ,; Truthout

August 17, 2014

News Analysis

Election Rigging, Dark Money in Cantor’s “Upset” Loss to Koch Stealth Candidate

November's political races will feature an all-out battle for control of the US Senate.

By: Ben-Zion Ptashnik &; Victoria Collier ,; Truthout

June 22, 2014

Op-Ed

A National Call to Link Arms for Democracy

Americans only have a small window of opportunity to break the grip of moneyed interests on our government.

By: Victoria Collier &; Ben-Zion Ptashnik ,; Truthout

May 31, 2014

Op-Ed

Why We Fight to Prevent Stolen Elections in 2012 and Beyond

Independent journalists discuss the importance to maintaining the integrity of American politics through investigative journalism.

By: Joan Brunwasser ,; Sally Castleman ,; Victoria Collier ,; Bob Fitrakis ,; Lori Grace ,; TheFreePress

November 2, 2012

News Analysis

America’s Media Just Made Vote-Rigging Easier

How can they steal your vote? Let us count the ways, including the new one. Democracy is in your hands.

By: Victoria Collier ,; Truthout

October 19, 2012

Op-Ed

Occupy Rigged Elections: A Call for the Second American Revolution in 2012

A protester with the Occupy movement is led away by law enforcement after interrupting New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie at a campaign event for former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. …

By: Ronnie Cummins &; Victoria Collier ,; Truthout

December 27, 2011

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