‘Billionaires & Ballot Bandits’: Going Postal

By Greg Palast, Seven Stories Press Oct 23, 2012 In 2012, it is expected that about 26 million votes will be mailed in. And, in the name of preventing voter fraud, about one in 14 will be tossed out. That’s nearly 2 million votes tossed in the gotcha! dumpster. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Keeping Latinos Away From the Polls

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Sep 26, 2012 In many states, the number of eligible Latino citizens that could be affected by barriers to voting exceeds the margin of victory of the 2008 presidential election. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Millions of Latinos May Kiss Their Votes Goodbye

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Sep 25, 2012 Laws recently enacted in several states where minority votes could swing the election may prevent up to 10 million eligible Latino voters from casting their ballots this November, a new study shows. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Voting Rights

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Todd Akin Apologizes, Krugman Calls Out Ryanomics, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 20, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including what Mitt Romney may be hiding in his tax returns and Fox News' coverage of a controversial "legitimate rape" comment by Rep. Todd Akin, shown above. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Study Finds In-Person Voter Fraud Is Rare (Video)

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Aug 17, 2012 An analysis of more than 2,000 alleged voter fraud cases over the last decade shows that the occurrence of such fraud is infinitesimal and that in-person voter impersonation is virtually nonexistent. But 37 state legislatures have enacted or are considering tough voter ID laws in the run-up to the 2012 election. Why? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Voter Suppression

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Voter Suppression and John Roberts’ New World Order

Bill Blum / Truthdig Jul 31, 2012 Whatever petition the Supreme Court decides to take up, the suppression movement will find a welcome setting. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Rigging the 2012 Election

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jun 20, 2011 An attack on the right to vote is under way across the country through laws designed to make it more difficult to cast a ballot. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Surprise: Fraud Alleged in Afghan Elections

Staff / Truthdig Sep 20, 2010 On Monday, just two days after the parliamentary elections in Afghanistan, reports that the polling process was corrupted by incidents of voting fraud had sparked an investigation, according to the Los Angeles Times. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bracing for the Ballot Battle

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Oct 29, 2008 Next Tuesday, don’t be shocked if the Republicans roll out their familiar tactics of intimidating Democratic voters, challenging their eligibility and subjecting them to long lines at polling places. If the election is close, these shady maneuvers might pay off. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Who’s Afraid of ACORN?

Staff / Truthdig Oct 21, 2008 Who knew that "community organizing" and "ACORN" would become two of the most mischaracterized and maligned terms during this election season? Well, as a few key members point out in this must-see clip from Brave New Films, ACORN had some idea this might be coming. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )