Voting Suppression Schemes and How They’re Being Challenged Voting Suppression Schemes and How They’re Being Challenged
Voters are turned away because of confusion in Michigan, purges take hold in New Mexico and Iowa, and Voter ID is challenged in Pennsylvania and Tennessee.
Aug 10, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch
Undocumented Immigrants Ride Through the South, Headed for a DNC Coming Out Undocumented Immigrants Ride Through the South, Headed for a DNC Coming Out
Why would a group of people who are ineligible to vote engage in electoral politics? We talk to a rider on the “UndocuBus” to find out.
Aug 7, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch
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
I Have Photo ID, Therefore I Am I Have Photo ID, Therefore I Am
Ten Pennsylvania residents have spent the past week explaining in court that they do, in fact, exist and ought to be able to vote.
Aug 2, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock 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
Why Today’s Voter ID Face-off in Pennsylvania Is Crucial Why Today’s Voter ID Face-off in Pennsylvania Is Crucial
Ten voters will attempt to show in court that the law has clear and racially biased impact on Pennsylvanians’ right to vote.
Jul 25, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock 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