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Aura Bogado writes about race, justice and the environment.

Voter ID Standoff Threatens New Hampshire’s Proud Turnout Record Voter ID Standoff Threatens New Hampshire’s Proud Turnout Record

After a year of standing ground, the governor warms up to voter ID—but still vetoes bill that would have affected the voting rights of eligible students and African Americans...

Jun 23, 2012 / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch

One Voter Suppression Law Isn’t Good Enough in Michigan One Voter Suppression Law Isn’t Good Enough in Michigan

In a state with an existing voter ID law, three bills target voters of color, youth, the elderly and non-English speakers.

Jun 19, 2012 / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch

Fannie Lou Who? Why Voting Rights Still Matter Fannie Lou Who? Why Voting Rights Still Matter

What does reporting on voting rights mean at a time when a person's race, gender and class still determines if they'll be targeted for voter suppression?

Jun 15, 2012 / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch

DOJ Adds to Pile of Lawsuits Over Florida’s Voter Purge DOJ Adds to Pile of Lawsuits Over Florida’s Voter Purge

The Sunshine State’s controversial scheme to scrub voter rolls of supposed non-citizen voters has now drawn more than ire; it’s headed to court.  

Jun 12, 2012 / Aura Bogado

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