Texas Has to Chill With War on Voting Rights Act Texas Has to Chill With War on Voting Rights Act
In Texas, protectors of voting rights are concerned about the "chill effect" when it comes to voter ID law.
Mar 28, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock
Red States See Massive Public Sector Job Losses Red States See Massive Public Sector Job Losses
Twelve red states account for 70 percent of all state and local public sector jobs lost since 2010.
Mar 27, 2012 / Mike Konczal and Bryce Covert
Are Voter ID Laws the New Jim Crow? Are Voter ID Laws the New Jim Crow?
Photo voter ID laws have serious potential to suppress voter turnout for millions, mainly people of color, low-income and elderly citizens, and college students.
Mar 27, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock
Hans Von Spakovsky’s False Conclusions About Georgia’s Voter ID Impacts Hans Von Spakovsky’s False Conclusions About Georgia’s Voter ID Impacts
The increase in Georgia’s minority voter turnout was due to large increases in voter registration, despite the voter ID law.
Mar 23, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock
How ALEC Took Florida’s ‘License to Kill’ Law National How ALEC Took Florida’s ‘License to Kill’ Law National
The American Legislative Exchange Council made Florida's law into “model legislation.” The killing of Trayvon Martin reveals just how bad that model is.
Mar 22, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Kris Kobach and the Connection Between Restrictive Voting and Immigration Laws Kris Kobach and the Connection Between Restrictive Voting and Immigration Laws
An avowed leader of the anti-immigrant agenda is skipping work help make the process of obtaining an ID even thornier for immigrants.
Mar 21, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock
Instead of a CEO, How About Electing a Labor Leader? Instead of a CEO, How About Electing a Labor Leader?
Wisconsinites will have a chance to consider Firefighters Union president Mahlon Mitchell as a statewide contender.
Mar 19, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
The Power of Recalls in Wisconsin The Power of Recalls in Wisconsin
The resignation of a Republican state Senator robs Scott Walker of complete control of state government. Looming recalls could bring even more dramatic change.
Mar 17, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Workers and Reproductive Rights Under Attack in Arizona Workers and Reproductive Rights Under Attack in Arizona
A bill in Arizona would require women who want contraception coverage to prove that they are taking it for reasons other than pregnancy prevention.
Mar 15, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Can Harsh Voter ID Laws Threaten Democracy? A Judge Says ‘Yes’ Can Harsh Voter ID Laws Threaten Democracy? A Judge Says ‘Yes’
A ruling overturning Wisconsin's tough voter ID law says: “A government that undermines the very foundation of its existence—the people’s inherent, pre-constitut...
Mar 15, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols