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Honestly, the Jobs Outlook Is Bleak Because the GOP Wants It That Way
by Imara Jones on July 9 2012, 9:38AM
Yes, the president must do much more, but his jobs proposals if fully implemented would have put millions back to work by now—including in hard-hit black communities. The problem is petty politics, not economic policy.
Topics: Economy, Jobs Crisis, Politics
How to Disenfranchise 18 Percent of Philadelphia’s Electorate
by Aura Bogado on July 6 2012, 2:45PM
Forty-four percent of Philly is African-American—and nearly 20 percent of voters there may lose their right to cast a ballot this fall.
Topics: Voting Rights 2012, Politics
A Case Study in How Kris Kobach’s Cabal Aims to Remake Election Law
by Brentin Mock on July 5 2012, 10:20AM
The battle unfolding in Michigan this week illustrates how a 15-state consortium of rightwing elections officials—who are willing to say anything to advance the voter fraud meme—plan to dismantle voting rights.
Topics: Voting Rights 2012, Politics
How Many Lawyers Does it Take to Screw an Election?
by Aura Bogado on July 2 2012, 9:58AM
Minnesota lawmakers claim ignorance over violating ethics in the voter ID suit that stands to discriminate against voters of color.
Topics: Voting Rights 2012, Politics
Democrats Walk Out to Protest House Contempt Vote Against Holder
by Jorge Rivas on June 29 2012, 10:58AM
As the Republican-led House voted to hold Atty. Gen. Eric H. Holder Jr. in contempt on Thursday, Democrats led by the Congressional Black Caucus walked out in protest.
Florida to People of Color: Don’t Vote Here
by Brentin Mock on June 29 2012, 9:38AM
What a difference an election makes. Since the 2010 Tea Party wins in Florida, the voting rights landscape has changed dramatically. What was once a discussion of expanding the vote is now all about shutting it down.
Topics: 2012 Election, Voting Rights 2012, Early Voting, Politics
Federal Judge Denies US Request to Stop Florida Voter Purge
by Brentin Mock on June 27 2012, 5:30PM
A federal judge denied the U.S. Department of Justice’s request for an emergency restraining order to halt Florida’s non-citizen voter purge.
Three Interesting Facts About Communities of Color in Utah Before Republican Primary
by Jorge Rivas on June 26 2012, 5:08PM
A look at the State’s emerging communities of color before the Republican Primary.
Eric Holder’s New Role as Right Wing Boogeyman
by Aura Bogado on June 26 2012, 4:36PM
What does Holder’s defense of voting rights have to do with a House committee move to hold him in contempt? Everything.
Topics: Voting Rights 2012, Politics
Pa. House Majority Leader Says State Voter ID Law Will Allow Romney to Win State
by Jorge Rivas on June 25 2012, 5:02PM
House Majority Leader Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) told the Republican State Committee that Pennsylvania’s Voter ID law will allow Romney to win PA.
Voter ID Standoff Threatens New Hampshire’s Proud Turnout Record
by Aura Bogado on June 22 2012, 2:25PM
After a year of standing ground, the governor warms up to voter ID—but still vetoes bill that would have affected the voting rights of eligible students and African Americans.
Topics: Voting Rights 2012, Politics
One Voter Suppression Law Isn’t Good Enough in Michigan
by Aura Bogado on June 19 2012, 2:00PM
In a state with an existing voter ID law, three bills target voters of color, youth, the elderly and non-English speakers.
Topics: Voting Rights 2012, Politics
Spanish Talk Shows Biggest Name Cristina Saralegui Endorses Barack Obama
by Jorge Rivas on June 19 2012, 1:50PM
This is the first time that Cristina Saralegui has endorsed a President or actively participated in a presidential campaign.
Civil Rights Groups Sue Florida Over Voter Purging Lists
by Brentin Mock on June 19 2012, 11:58AM
Civil rights groups are suing Florida over the state’s voter purging initiative. The Advancement Project’s co-director Penda Hair explains why this lawsuit is necessary.
Topics: Voting Rights 2012, Politics
Arkansas Tea Party Rally Kicked Off With Racist Icebreaker Joke
by Jorge Rivas on June 19 2012, 10:07AM
Not only was an Arkansas Tea Party rally kicked off with a racist joke but then a Senator went ahead a tweeted the speaker did a great job.
Fannie Lou Who? Why Voting Rights Still Matter
by Aura Bogado on June 15 2012, 2:20PM
What does reporting on voting rights mean at a time when a person’s race, class and gender still determines if they’ll be targeted for voter suppression?
Topics: 2012 Election, Voting Rights 2012, Politics, Voting Rights Watch
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Jon Stewart Takes on Rick Scott’s Voter Suppression in Florida [Video]
by Jorge Rivas on June 14 2012, 1:14PM
Check out the ‘Florida’ tag page to get the latest on voter suppression in Florida.
Pennsylvania Voter ID Law Places Expiration Date on Democracy
by Brentin Mock on June 14 2012, 10:00AM
Even in offering Pennsylvanians free voter ID cards, it’s still a measure that places the right to vote in a plastic card rather than in the citizen.
Topics: Voting Rights 2012, Politics
Johnson & Johnson Becomes 19th Company to Withdraw Support From ALEC
by Jorge Rivas on June 13 2012, 1:28PM
Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson announced Tuesday that it would no longer fund the American Legislative Exchange Council.
DOJ Adds to Pile of Lawsuits Over Florida’s Voter Purge
by Aura Bogado on June 12 2012, 2:32PM
The Sunshine State’s controversial scheme to scrub voter rolls of supposed non-citizen voters has now drawn more than ire; it’s headed to court.
Topics: Voting Rights 2012, Politics
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