Author: GDaniels
After Court Setbacks, Lawmakers Push for New Voting Restrictions
Republican legislators across the country are pushing bills that would make it tougher to vote even after similar bills have been struck down in court.
Source: After Court Setbacks, Lawmakers Push for New Voting Restrictions
In this case, Mr. Buck’s defense counsel argued that he was dangerous because of his race. Amazing. http://eji.org/news/supreme-court-grants-relief-texas-death-row-inmate-duane-buck
Lawsuit seeks voting rights for black rural residents in North Carolina
The struggle continues; Lawyers Committee voting rights lawsuit. #timetowork
A black person has not served on the Jones County Board of Commissioners since 1998.
Source: Lawsuit seeks voting rights for black rural residents in North Carolina
Is Sessions ready to say no to Trump? – The Washington Post
Hopefully, Sessions will not get confirmed. There is still time to contact your US Senator at https://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm. This is an interesting article that reminds us what is at stake.
When it comes to the Justice Department, the new president could be Nixon all over again.
Source: Is Sessions ready to say no to Trump? – The Washington Post
Trump’s voter fraud unicorn could pose grave threat to voting rights
This article discusses the harm that Trump’s unfounded pronouncement of voter fraud could do the right to vote. You can read more here: http://www.phillytrib.com/news/trump-s-voter-fraud-unicorn-could-pose-grave-threat-to/article_0e763bde-6374-50cc-a2f0-6af4af1801a7.html
A lifetime ban from the ballot box is an excessive penalty that we must change. Felon https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/11/03/he-was-ready-to-plead-guilty-he-wasnt-ready-to-give-up-his-right-to-vote/
Voter Registration Deadlines
Find out when your states voter registration deadline is in 2016. Rock the Vote provides a list of all the voter registration deadlines important to know before you can vote in the election.
Source: Voter Registration Deadlines
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