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Tea Party Group Blocks Florida Voters, Stops Water Handouts at Polls
by Brentin Mock on November 5 2012, 11:36AM
A Tampa group has filed dozens of last-minute voter challenges, in a troubling indication of ramped up suppression efforts. Meanwhile, as record turnout forced long lines, poll watchers have cried foul over bottled water.
Topics: 2012 Election, Voting Rights 2012, Early Voting, Politics
Maryland Readies for Hurricane Sandy’s Impact on Early Voting
by Julianne Hing on October 31 2012, 10:08AM
Early voting is critical to the black vote, but with two fewer days in Maryland’s early voting schedule, it could have far-reaching effects on the state’s future.
Topics: 2012 Election, Early Voting, Politics
Florida Early Voters Show Up in Huge Numbers Despite Suppression Effort
by Brentin Mock on October 30 2012, 10:07AM
For two years, Florida’s tea party Republicans have been working to undo the huge turnout of black voters on the Sunday before Election Day. It didn’t work.
Topics: 2012 Election, Voting Rights 2012, Early Voting, Politics
Suppression Surges as Election Nears
by Aura Bogado on October 26 2012, 9:09AM
With a week-and-a-half left until Election Day, voter suppression schemes slam swing states.
Topics: Voting Rights 2012, Early Voting, Politics
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
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