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	<title><![CDATA[Can We Register Voters Better?  Yes.]]></title>
	<url>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/wendy-weiser/can-we-register-voters-be_b_221183.html</url>
	<abstract><![CDATA[<p>We talk about promoting democracy around the world, but neglect the infrastructure of our own democracy. This is most visible in our antiquated voter registration system. </p>

<p>Voter registration is the gateway to voting. But our registration system relies on 19th century practices, and, leaves millions of eligible voters out of the political process. <a href="http://www.census.gov/prod/2008pubs/p20-557.pdf">Recent </a>Census reports show that 30% of eligible Americans aren't registered to vote. Most major democracies do far better; <a href="http://www.brennancenter.org/content/resource/expanding_democracy_voter_registration_around_the_world">a recent Brennan Center study</a> of...</p>]]></abstract>
	<taxonomy><![CDATA[Politics]]></taxonomy>
	<date_published>2009-07-10T14:38:00-04:00</date_published>
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