Disenfranchisement

Taking our Democracy to the Next Level -- in Virginia

Mike Signer | Posted 04.25.2009 | Politics


Mike Signer

Disenfranchisement laws that date back to our Jim Crow era currently prevent at least one in five African-American men from voting in Virginia.

The Power of the Ballot: One-Person, One-Vote, en Masse

Arlene M. Roberts | Posted 12.13.2008 | Politics


Arlene M. Roberts

The importance of the black vote in last Tuesday's election can only be fully appreciated when considered against the historical backdrop of black enfranchisement.

Battle For The West: Colorado 2008 = Florida 2000?

Ryan Rivera | Posted 11.07.2008 | Home


Ryan Rivera

Colorado 2008 = Florida 2000? The Colorado Independent wonders if Colorado will take the crown as the poster child for Election Day dysfunction thi...

New Evidence Shows Voters Aren't Chilled By Fraud Fears

Zephyr Teachout | Posted 06.17.2008 | Home


Zephyr Teachout

New research demonstrates that court arguments for stronger voter ID laws are based on ridiculous assertions. People do not choose not to vote because they think voters are impersonating other voters!