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Voter Suppression

The Be Like Me Party: Brown's Comments on Asian-American Names Translates to Bigotry in All Languages

Rachel Farris | Posted 05.10.2009 | Politics

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Rachel Farris

In the Texas House this week, it was Take Your Bigoted Representative to Work Day. For North Texas residents, that resulted in the softly-coiffed and loudly-talkin' Republican Betty Brown once again putting the proverbial Chico's pump in her mouth.

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Kashmiris Vote For Survival

Mohsin Mohi-Ud Din | Posted 12.19.2008 | Politics

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Mohsin Mohi-Ud Din

The international community must not mistake Kashmiri participation in the current elections as legitimacy for Indian rule and Kashmiri acceptance of Indian policies in Kashmir.

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Supposedly Safe GOP House Seat in CA Too Close To Call

Erik Ose | Posted 12.07.2008 | Politics

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Erik Ose

Despite voting with George W. Bush 94.4% of the time, this fall Calvert distributed mailers without a single mention that he belonged to the Republican party, proclaiming himself "An Independent."

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What We Won on Election Day

Sarah van Gelder | Posted 12.07.2008 | Politics

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Sarah van Gelder

Obama ran a campaign of high integrity, focusing on issues that really mattered, showing he could lead the whole country forward -- not pandering, but speaking to our higher selves.

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Neither Bombs, Rev. Wright or the Gloom of Night

Phillip Martin | Posted 12.05.2008 | Politics

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Phillip Martin

In the U.S., the possibility of an African American president does not presuppose the end to color prejudice any more than the election of Mandela meant an end to inequalities in South Africa.

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FL Already a Hotbed of Voting Problems

Shawna Vercher | Posted 12.05.2008 | Home

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Shawna Vercher

A quick glance at what is currently being reported from across the state: Tampa, FL - Special "Emergency" Ballot Box Created On the Spot All ballots ...

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Have a Transformative Election Day

Sarah van Gelder | Posted 12.05.2008 | Politics

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Sarah van Gelder

Votekindly.org is not naive about possible voter suppression activities. But they are calling on voters to stand up to these methods -- with clarity and kindness.

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Community Values Vote: Election Day From the Grassroots

Sally Kohn | Posted 12.04.2008 | Politics

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Sally Kohn

Since community organizers were front-and-center in this election -- sometimes celebrated, sometimes mocked -- why not hear from community organizers as Election Day unfolds?

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ACORN Smears Setting the Stage for Possible Post-Election Lawsuits

Bertha Lewis | Posted 12.04.2008 | Politics

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Bertha Lewis

With an historic Election Day tomorrow, the McCain-Palin campaign's ACORN-voter fraud endgame may be to use their attacks as a justification for a wave of legal challenges to close election results in key states.

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PA Counties Said Unprepared to Serve Voters, Meet Court Order for Emergency Paper Ballots

Brad Friedman | Posted 12.04.2008 | Politics

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Brad Friedman

Montgomery, PA county officials admit that they were completely unprepared for the new paper ballot directive, despite known problems with the touch-screen voting systems they use.

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Know Your Rights on Election Night

Leslie Griffith | Posted 12.04.2008 | Politics

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Leslie Griffith

How to make sure your vote is counted. It is up to American citizens to do their own reporting and their own investigations. Here's how to insist on a democratic election by your own means.

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Word from the West: Let Us Vote!

Christine Pelosi | Posted 12.04.2008 | Politics

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Christine Pelosi

After this unprecedented 50-state campaign that has electrified the nation, all Americans deserve to participate. Do not call the election -- do not concede the election -- let all our votes count.

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90 Second Video: Prepare For Election Day. Protect Your Rights.

Baratunde Thurston | Posted 12.04.2008 | Politics

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Baratunde Thurston

This is a 90 second video with last-minute strategies to weather election day and protect your vote. So please digg the action alert and this video, so we can spread the word!

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Election '08: A Transparent Disaster?

Craig Stoltz | Posted 12.04.2008 | Politics

Read More: Transparency, Digital Democracy, Electoral, Voting Problems, Voter Fraud, Voter Disenfranchisement, Media Coverage of 2008 Election, Media Coverage of the Election, Voter Suppression, Politics News
Craig Stoltz

Instantly networked communications allow anybody see whatever they want and tomorrow's public exercise in democracy will be the first example of a massively transparent election.

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Election Protection Wiki at EPWiki.org

Dave Johnson | Posted 12.03.2008 | Politics

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Dave Johnson

The EP Wiki serves as an internet hub that helps media, activists, advocates and the public get the information they need in a hurry on election day.

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Obama Camp Video Warns Against GOP Voter Suppression (VIDEO)

Posted 12.03.2008 | Politics

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The Obama campaign has put a video on voter suppression called "Making it Count: How to Protect Your Vote & Spot Dirty Tricks." Watch: ...

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Obama Could Lose Election Due To Voter Suppression

Judah Freed | Posted 12.01.2008 | Home

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Judah Freed

Republicans are seeking to suppress the voter turnout among youth, minorities and poor people. If Republicans can prevent enough Democrats from casting ballots, McCain could win the election.

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Online Assistance Arrives to Combat Voting Hurdles, Glitches and Dirty Tricks

Sarah Granger | Posted 11.30.2008 | Home

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Sarah Granger

Twitter users are encouraged to report any voting problems with the hashtag #votereport now through Election Day. Specific problems should be sent to @866ourvote along with #EP followed by the state in question, like #EPFL for Florida.

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Battle For The West: Colorado Voter Suppression Suit Settled; Provisional Ballots To Be Accepted

Ryan Rivera | Posted 11.30.2008 | Home

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Ryan Rivera

The Colorado Secretary of State's office has settled a lawsuit brought by voters' rights groups and the SEIU over what they claimed were illegal purge...

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Pennsylvanians On Guard Against GOP Voter Suppression

Denise Dennis | Posted 11.30.2008 | Home

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Denise Dennis

In 2000, it was Florida. In 2004, it was Ohio. This year, the war over vote counts and GOP suppression efforts seem to be shifting. Some analysts hav...

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How Long Do You Have to Stand In Line to Vote Before Your Civil Rights Are Violated?

Matthew Segal | Posted 11.29.2008 | Home

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Matthew Segal

It's time we reclaim the media narrative: it seems as though every 15 minutes, a different news network is decrying how the integrity of our elections...

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ACORN Ad: Don't Let McCain Take Away Your Voting Rights

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 11.29.2008 | Politics

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The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) has released a 30-second ad accusing "John McCain and the Republicans" of trying to ...

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Officials Disagree Over F.B.I. and U.S. Attorney Involvement in Nevada ACORN Investigation

M.S. Bellows, Jr. | Posted 03.18.2009 | Politics

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M.S. Bellows, Jr.

Spokespeople for Nevada's top federal and state law enforcement authorities have staked out different positions when asked whether federal officials a...

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Sam Stein

As Election Nears, Dirty Tricks Grow More Common

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 11.28.2008 | Politics

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As the election nears, examples of political dirty tricks are emerging with greater frequency. On Tuesday, the Virginia Pilot reported that a phony B...

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A Few Tips for Young Voters on Not Ruining Next Tuesday for Everyone

Kirker Butler | Posted 11.28.2008 | Entertainment

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Kirker Butler

Believe it or not, you guys are the most important voting block in America. You have the power to change the direction of our country and the world. Don't blow it!

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