Donald Trump’s spurious claims that voter fraud robbed him of the 2016 popular vote have incited courts in conservative states to uphold Photo ID laws aimed at preventing those most likely to vote ‘Democratic’ from exercising their right to suffrage during the midterms and in the 2020 Presidential election. Supporters say restrictive voting laws … [Read more...]
Connecticut to Join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact
After the elections of George W. Bush and Donald J. Trump, many people – especially democrats – are beginning to doubt whether the US can continue with the Electoral College. (President Trump has even questioned the viability of the Electoral College system.) Under this system, Bush and Trump both slid into the oval office without actually winning … [Read more...]
Mentally Disabled People, Stripped of Their Right to Vote
In 39 states and the District of Columbia, mentally disabled people are kept from voting because they are deemed “incapacitated.” In some cases, people seek out guardianship to better protect their loved ones, and in the process, disenfranchise their mentally disabled child. As Linda Demer put it, speaking about her son Greg Demer, “I wanted to … [Read more...]
The Man Leading the Charge Against the Specter of Voter Fraud
After Donald Trump won the US Presidency, critics lambasted the outcome, highlighting the uncomfortable fact that, though Trump won the electoral college, he failed to gain a majority of the popular vote. Trump did not take the criticism lightly, and in an attempt to legitimate his presidency, he convened a special group to investigate possible … [Read more...]
Federal Court Considers the Statewide Election of Texas Judges
For the past 150 years, Texas has held statewide elections to appoint judges to the State Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals. A lawsuit filed by attorney Carmen Rodriguez and movement organizer Juanita Valdez-Cox could radically alter the way those elections are carried out. in February, plaintiffs – including Rodriquez, Valdez-Cox, … [Read more...]
The United States is Under Attack
https://youtu.be/UOmKVZBiI7s?rel=0 From the C-Span YouTube Channel -- Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats: "Frankly, the United States is under attack. Under attack by entities that are using cyber to penetrate virtually every major action that takes place in the United States." Watch full Senate Intelligence Committee hearing here: … [Read more...]
As Florida Considers Felons’ Right to Vote, Private Prisons Raise 13th Amendment Questions
For the first time in Florida history, voters will decide whether to restore the right to vote for 1.5 million ex-convicts—predominantly black and Hispanic non-violent, drug offenders-- who have been stripped of their voting rights for a lifetime after serving their prison time and parole. It is noteworthy that the proposed right to vote excludes … [Read more...]
Native Americans Fight for the Right to Vote
Throughout the country, Native Americans have been fighting for basic rights that allow them to fully participate in the US democratic process. In a lot of cases, Native Americans are fighting over voting rights, as many states that are home to large Native populations have taken it upon themselves to actively exclude those same populations through … [Read more...]
US District Court Disapproves of North Carolina’s Redistricting Map
Gerrymandering is nothing new, but recent political developments mark a new chapter in the lengthy saga of legislative re-districting. Starting in 2010, the Republican State Leadership Committee commenced the REDMAP project in an attempt to overtake state legislatures and governor mansions. With loads of funding, the GOP won 700 new seats in the … [Read more...]
New Bill Would Bolster US Election Cybersecurity
Amidst the protracted investigation regarding Russian interference in US elections, members of Congress from both parties have introduced a bill meant to protect the nation’s elections from outside influence. The legislation, known as the Securing America’s Voting Equipment (SAVE) Act, would institute robust cybersecurity measures designed to … [Read more...]
