Undeterred by the Long, Slow Line Toward Democracy Undeterred by the Long, Slow Line Toward Democracy
Those long, snaking lines were about more than a vote. The people most battered and excluded from the nation's politics and economy refuse to be ignored.
Nov 7, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock and Voting Rights Watch
Voters in Predominantly Black Ohio Suburb Forced to Cast Provisional Ballots Voters in Predominantly Black Ohio Suburb Forced to Cast Provisional Ballots
A number of residents in Forest Park, a predominantly black suburb outside Cincinnati, are reporting they’re being forced to cast provisional ballots.
Nov 7, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Voting Rights Watch
What’s the Scope of Voter Suppression in This Election? What’s the Scope of Voter Suppression in This Election?
It’s too early to tell, but here’s a sampling of anecdotal reports from our community journalists spread out around the country that are unconfirmed but offer a se...
Nov 7, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Voting Rights Watch
Pennsylvania’s Spanish-Speaking Voters Face Barriers at the Polls Pennsylvania’s Spanish-Speaking Voters Face Barriers at the Polls
Spanish-speaking voters at several polling places in North Philly have been left without interpreters.
Nov 7, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / James Cersonsky and Voting Rights Watch
More Floridians’ Votes Challenged by Tea Party, This Time in Miami More Floridians’ Votes Challenged by Tea Party, This Time in Miami
Forty-six people in Miami-Dade County have had their votes challenged.
Nov 6, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock and Voting Rights Watch
Sheriff Deputies, Poll Worker Harass Latinos in Swing State Colorado Sheriff Deputies, Poll Worker Harass Latinos in Swing State Colorado
Colorado’s Latino voters could well decide this election—but some may have to overcome harassment to cast their ballots.
Nov 6, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch
Debunking Election Myths: Don’t Worry, Your Straight-Ticket Vote Is Totally Okay Debunking Election Myths: Don’t Worry, Your Straight-Ticket Vote Is Totally Okay
Around the country, rumors are popping up that straight-ticket ballots won't be counted. Unless you're voting in North Carolina, those rumors are false.
Nov 6, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Julianne Hing and Voting Rights Watch
Tea Party Group Blocks Florida Voters, Stops Water Handouts at Polls Tea Party Group Blocks Florida Voters, Stops Water Handouts at Polls
A Tampa group has filed dozens of last-minute voter challenges, in a troubling indication of ramped up suppression efforts. Meanwhile, as record turnout forced long lines, poll wat...
Nov 5, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock and Voting Rights Watch
Ready to Vote? Rampant Suppression Threatens Already Tight Race Ready to Vote? Rampant Suppression Threatens Already Tight Race
There are plenty more threats to the vote than there are days left to cast your ballot.
Nov 2, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Voting Rights Watch
Why Vote? Because You Can Shift Power in the United States Why Vote? Because You Can Shift Power in the United States
For some people of color, voting in 2012 may be a matter of life and death.
Nov 1, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Voting Rights Watch, Maegan E. Ortiz, and Voting Rights Watch