Voter Suppression in the Land of Enchantment Voter Suppression in the Land of Enchantment
George Lujan, the latest community journalist to join Voting Rights Watch, reports from New Mexico, where the states busy frustrating registration efforts and prepping a massive vo...
Aug 3, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch
What’s Happening With Voting Rights Near You? Here’s a National Look What’s Happening With Voting Rights Near You? Here’s a National Look
Some of the latest voting rights news from around the country.
Jul 31, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch
[PHOTOS] Taking a ‘Freedom Ride’ Against Pennsylvania’s Voter ID [PHOTOS] Taking a ‘Freedom Ride’ Against Pennsylvania’s Voter ID
More than 1,000 people rallied against Pennsylvania's voter ID law this week. James Cersonsky shares his images from a "Freedom Ride" bus to the capital.
Jul 27, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch
Study Links ‘Racial Resentment’ and Voter ID Support Study Links ‘Racial Resentment’ and Voter ID Support
Race and racism continue to determine your attitudes towards voter ID—and whether you can even get one.
Jul 20, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch
Minnesota Voter ID Amendment Draws Youth Activists Minnesota Voter ID Amendment Draws Youth Activists
Minnesota’s voter ID is creating a new generation of activists fighting for social justice. Miracle Randle is one of them.
Jul 18, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch
It’s Bigger Than Texas: Voting Rights News Roundup It’s Bigger Than Texas: Voting Rights News Roundup
Voters stand up for themselves in Texas; purge-fest spreads beyond Florida; and ALEC’s exodus continues. This and more in our voting rights news roundup.
Jul 13, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch
Texas Wants to Say Adios to the Voting Rights Act’s Authority Texas Wants to Say Adios to the Voting Rights Act’s Authority
Two hundred thousand Latinos will turn 18 between now and Election Day. But if they’re in Texas, their right to vote is under threat.
Jul 10, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch
How to Disenfranchise 18 Percent of Philadelphia’s Electorate How to Disenfranchise 18 Percent of Philadelphia’s Electorate
Forty-four percent of Philly’s population is African-American—and nearly 20 percent of voters there may lose the right to cast a ballot this fall.
Jul 6, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch
How Many Lawyers Does It Take to Screw an Election? How Many Lawyers Does It Take to Screw an Election?
Minnesota lawmakers claim ignorance over violating ethics in the voter ID suit that stands to discriminate against voters of color.
Jul 2, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch
Eric Holder, the Right’s New Boogeyman Eric Holder, the Right’s New Boogeyman
What does Holder’s defense of voting rights have to do with a House committee move to hold him in contempt? Everything.
Jun 27, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch