Hot Topic: “Voter Id Laws”

Bill O’Reilly: Some Students ‘Too Stupid to Vote’

Near the center of the dust-up over Voter ID laws is a disagreement over the vision of American democracy: Should we strive for near-universal voting, or should an elite hold that privilege?

Posted Thursday, January 19, 2012 by Jon Christian

Thank You, James O’Keefe, For Proving How Pointless Voter ID Laws Are

In an undercover video, the activist’s associates likely committed voter fraud themselves, legal experts say.

Posted Thursday, January 12, 2012 by Tobin Van Ostern

Lawyer Hired by South Carolina to Defend Voter ID Law Says DOJ is Biased Against Whites

In New Hampshire, Voter ID Rumors Could Hurt Primary Turnout

False rumors about Voter ID law changes are enough to suppress voters, some say.

Posted Tuesday, January 10, 2012 by Naima Ramos-Chapman

Cardin, Schumer Introduce Legislation to Prevent Voter Disenfranchisement

The White House supports the legislation, which is similar to a bill introduced by President Obama when he was in the Senate.

Posted Friday, December 16, 2011 by Jon Christian

Holder: Justice Department Will Investigate Voter Disenfranchisement

The Attorney General said the right to vote is “not only the cornerstone of our system of government—it is the lifeblood of our democracy.”

Posted Wednesday, December 14, 2011 by Jon Christian

U. Wisconsin Students to Get Voter ID-Friendly ID Cards

After the state passed a restrictive voter ID law, university officials are working to ensure students aren’t disenfranchised.

Posted Tuesday, November 22, 2011 by Abraham White

Universities Can Play a Role in Making Voting Accessible to Students

These bits of good news coming out of Colorado and Wisconsin illustrate how schools can make voting more accessible to their students.

Posted Thursday, November 17, 2011 in Reprints by Robert M. Brandon

Tennessee Voter ID Law Excludes College Students

Restrictive voting legislation in Tennessee has drawn the ire of critics, who worry the law is intended to discourage the youth vote.

Posted Monday, November 14, 2011 by Jon Christian

Election Victories for Women, Workers, and Voting Rights Advocates

State legislative elections also showed encouraging results for immigration and LGBT causes.

Posted Thursday, November 10, 2011 by Devon Brown

Civil Rights Leader Rep. John Lewis: Voter ID Laws ‘Are A Poll Tax’

After Reporting Deadline, Secret Conservative Donor Funnels $250,000 To Repeal Maine Voting Rights

Next week, Maine citizens will vote on a ballot initiative to strike down a Republican-passed bill to repeal election day voter registration in the state.

Posted Thursday, November 3, 2011 in Reprints by Scott Keyes, ThinkProgress

Voter Suppression Update: Voters Decide in Maine and Miss.; S.C. and Texas Prepare More Info for DOJ

All the latest news as lawmakers around the country make registration and voting harder for ordinary citizens.

Posted Thursday, November 3, 2011 in Reprints by Megan Donovan

Under New GOP Law, Florida Teacher Faces Huge Fines For The Crime Of Registering Students To Vote

The teacher could face thousands of dollars in fines for helping students register to vote.

Posted Tuesday, October 25, 2011 by Marie Diamond

Minority Precincts Hit Hardest by Voter ID Laws, AP Analysis Shows

Looking at precincts in South Carolina, the Associated Press found that non-white voters were far more likely to lack proper ID under the state’s law.

Posted Tuesday, October 25, 2011 by Emily Crockett