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Voter Suppression
Beyond 2016: Five Stories to Carry With Us Into the New Year
Although 2016 often felt like a nail in humanity's coffin, there were many displays of fierce resilience.
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Is Keeping People of Color From Voting the Key to GOP Electoral Dominance?
Crosscheck is the GOP's Great White Hope Machine, the approaching Death Star of voter suppression.
In Florida and Beyond, Complaints of Voter Intimidation and Other Problems Roll in
Voters have made a "substantial number" of complaints regarding voter intimidation in Florida.
How to Take a Stand Against Voter Intimidation and Protect Your Right to Vote
New voting restrictions are in place all over the country. Here's what you need to know to protect your right to vote.
Suppressing Voter Turnout: What’s in a Name?
It is critical for those who proffer "Making America Great Again," to erect obstacles that discourage the participation of Asians, Latinos and Black people.
Disenfranchised by Misinformation: Victoria Law on the Millions Who Can Vote — but Might Not Know It
Across the nation, almost 6 million people are prohibited from voting as a result of state felony disenfranchisement laws.
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Disenfranchised by Misinformation: Many Americans Are Allowed to Vote but Don’t Know It
Most states do not permanently disenfranchise former prisoners, but lack of information keeps people from voting.
Democrats Sue Trump and GOP Under 1871 KKK Act for Threatening Voters of Color
Trump has repeatedly urged his supporters to monitor polling booths on Election Day.
How Republicans Game the Concept of Democracy Through Disenfranchisement
Voter disenfranchisement is just one of the techniques Republicans have employed to undermine democracy.
Are the Republicans Looking Toward Only Allowing Property Owners to Vote?
Some on the right simply reject the notion that more people voting is in itself a sign of civic health.