voting rights

A Voting Issue That Isn’t (Video)

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Sep 25, 2012 When Michelle Obama called voting rights "the movement of our era" in a speech Saturday night, she didn't specifically mention the Republican-led crusade for restrictive voter identification laws. She didn't have to. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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Voter ID Laws Could Swing Election for Romney

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 30, 2012 President Mitt Romney? Although it might be unthinkable right now that the gaffe-prone GOP presidential candidate could win the election, Republicans have figured out a way to help make that a reality. Hint: It involves suppressing the rights of millions of Americans. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Florida Harks Back to 2000 Election With Latest Voter Purge

Staff / Truthdig Jun 2, 2012 Florida is no stranger to voting controversies. Remember Bush v. Gore in 2000? That's why it is both puzzling and troublesome that the state would once again attempt to undermine the voting process -- and in effect democracy itself -- in a rather nefarious fashion. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Lose Your Home, Lose Your Vote

Staff / Truthdig Sep 25, 2008 The tanking economy is screwing over citizens both as homeowners and voters. The past two years have seen more than 1 million people lose their homes through foreclosure, and November's election may see the same people also disqualified from voting due to election laws requiring official notification of voters' new addresses. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )