Connecticut Bucks National Voter Suppression Trend

Posted By: Dan Vicuna

Post Date: Thursday, May 3, 2012
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The Connecticut House of Representatives passed a bill this week that would allow eligible residents to register to vote on Election Day and would create an online voter registration system. Gov. Dan Malloy issued the following comments: “Passage of this legislation demonstrates Connecticut’s commitment to fair, accessible elections, and I applaud the House for their action on this bill.

What's Wrong With Virginia?

Posted By: Courtney Mills

Post Date: Tuesday, May 1, 2012
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All eyes are once again on Governor Bob McDonnell, as he weighs whether to sign a new voter ID bill which will change the way Virginians vote.

The Week in Review: Voting News from April 28-May 4

Posted By: Erica Evans

Post Date: Friday, May 4, 2012
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After the release of April’s Got ID? Report, Politico published a collaborative piece by the organizations who compiled the report.

Groups Focus on Hispanic Voter turnout

Posted By: Courtney Mills

Post Date: Tuesday, May 8, 2012
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As the fastest growing electorate in the country, Hispanic voters have the opportunity to significantly impact the 2012 election. While new laws promise to make this prospect harder, some independent groups are working to ensure Hispanic participation.

The Week in Review: Voting News from May 5-11

Posted By: Erica Evans

Post Date: Friday, May 11, 2012
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Responding to declining registration rates, several national groups have announced that they will start their voter registration drives months earlier than usual. The groups blame recent legislation affecting third party registration in various states for the lower registration numbers and the need for early registration.

Fair Elections Legal Network and Campus Progress Unveil Voter Suppression Map

Posted By: Dan Vicuna

Post Date: Monday, May 14, 2012
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Over the past year, more than 30 states have introduced or passed legislation that will curb voter’s access to voting.

Online Voter Registration Bills Progress in Pennsylvania and South Carolina

Posted By: Dan Vicuna

Post Date: Thursday, May 17, 2012
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Bills to implement online voter registration in Pennsylvania and South Carolina demonstrate growing momentum in favor of modernizing registration. In Pennsylvania, Sen. Lloyd Smucker introduced SB 1515, a bill that would require the Department of State to create an online voter registration system within 90 days of the bill’s passage.

True or False: You Need a Photo ID to...

Posted By: Josh Spaulding

Post Date: Friday, May 18, 2012
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Over the past year, there has been a lot of discussion about requiring a photo ID to vote. Proponents of voter photo ID laws often cite that showing photo ID’s are required for all activities, including flying, buying Sudafed, checking out a library book, opening a bank account, cashing a cash, renting a movie, buying a beer, obtaining a social security card, or signing up for public assistance.

Let’s check to see if these statements are true!

You must show a photo ID to fly on an airplane.

The Week in Review: Voting News from May 12-18

Posted By: Erica Evans

Post Date: Friday, May 18, 2012
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Florida made headlines this week as it continued its push against alleged non-citizen voters. As we mentioned in last week’s round-up, several counties in Florida are reviewing records on thousands of registered voters whom the state believes may not be citizens. While the state is still in the early stages of their investigation, already troubling behavior from officials is being reported.

Virginia’s New ID Law: The Good, The Bad, The Unknown

Posted By: Courtney Mills

Post Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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Last week Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell signed a new Virginia law which will place what he referred to as “an undue burden on the voters.” We’ve discussed the changes which Governor McDonnell attempted to make to the legislation previously.

ETS Study Shows How Colleges Can Help Students Become Active Voters

Posted By: Dan Vicuna

Post Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012
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An Educational Testing Service (ETS) study on education and civic engagement demonstrates the role that colleges and universities can play in helping students become active and informed voters. The study suggests that many students arrive at college with limited knowledge of civics.

Florida: Different Year, Same Old Story

Posted By: Courtney Mills

Post Date: Tuesday, May 29, 2012
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The state of Florida has incorrectly identified numerous citizens for removal from the voter rolls leading up to the November election, leaving numerous groups questioning the motivation behind the purge and reminding many of the faulty voter purges that took place in 2000 and 2004.