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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 / Aura Bogado 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 / 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 / Aura Bogado 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 / 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 / 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 / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch

Texas Wants to Say Adios to the Voting Rights Act’s Authority Texas Wants to Say Adios to the Voting Rights Act’s Authority

Two hundred thousand Latinos will turn 18 between now and Election Day. But if they’re in Texas, their right to vote is under threat.

Jul 10, 2012 / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch

How to Disenfranchise 18 Percent of Philadelphia’s Electorate How to Disenfranchise 18 Percent of Philadelphia’s Electorate

Forty-four percent of Philly’s population is African-American—and nearly 20 percent of voters there may lose the right to cast a ballot this fall.

Jul 6, 2012 / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch

How Many Lawyers Does It Take to Screw an Election? How Many Lawyers Does It Take to Screw an Election?

Minnesota lawmakers claim ignorance over violating ethics in the voter ID suit that stands to discriminate against voters of color.

Jul 2, 2012 / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch

Eric Holder, the Right’s New Boogeyman Eric Holder, the Right’s New Boogeyman

What does Holder’s defense of voting rights have to do with a House committee move to hold him in contempt? Everything.

Jun 27, 2012 / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch

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