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Ten things to know before you vote

September 7, 2020October 13, 2022 Adminresponsibilities before voting, vote on Election Day, voter intimidation, voter fraud, know before you vote, register to vote on Election Day, 866 our vote0 comment

The Government Accountability Board released a checklist of 10 things voters should keep in mind when heading to the polls: Be patient and use common sense. Know your rights and responsibilities before heading out to the polls. This includes whether you can register to vote on Election Day, available in some states. In many states voters must provide proof of residence, which includes a current utility bill, lease, university ID card (some states require an expiration date on it) or other official document showing the voter’s name and current address.…

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Warning: Slow Mail Delivery Will Hamper Mail-in Voting

August 14, 2020October 15, 2022 Adminslow mail delivery, slow down vote by mail, limiting ballot drop off locations, prioritizing election mail, universal mail-in voting, mail voting0 comment

Update: On October 5, 2022 U.S. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan ruled that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy failed to seek the advice of the Postal Regulatory Commission, as was required, before making substantial changes that resulted in slowed delivery during the 2020 election. The nine-seat USPS Board of Governors has the sole authority to remove the Postmaster General. DeJoy was appointed by the board of governors, whose members are nominated by the president. Governors can be removed by the president but only “for cause.” In August 2022 more than 80…

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John Oliver on Photo ID for Voting

August 8, 2016November 14, 2021 Admineligible voters, voting identification, photo ID, voter ID card1 Comment

It can be understandable to require a form of identification when voting, but not everyone has access to a driver’s license. And yet that is what many states are trying to impose. Requiring citizens to have a photo ID hinders the ability for everyone to have the chance to vote at the polls. Why is it so complicated to get an ID? In John Oliver’s show Last Week Tonight, he told us about Doris Clark, a 68-year-old, who wishes to vote, but needs a photo ID to do that. She…

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We Must Stop Voter Suppression

April 8, 2016October 12, 2022 AdminVoting Rights Act of 1965, government issued photo IDs, voter fraud evidence3 Comments

By Robert Reich A crowning achievement of the historic March on Washington, where Dr. Martin Luther King gave his “I have a dream” speech, was pushing through the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965. Recognizing the history of racist attempts to prevent Black people from voting, that federal law forced a number of southern states and districts to adhere to federal guidelines allowing citizens access to the polls. But in 2013 the Supreme Court effectively gutted many of these protections. As a result, states are finding new ways to stop…

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New Voting Laws

October 19, 2014February 1, 2022 Adminnew voting laws, photo id laws, voting photo ID, election fraud, election rigging, voter suppression, voting rights9 Comments

There is no doubt that partisan administration of elections suppresses the vote. Methods of voter suppression include one sided photo ID laws, purging voter rolls of legitimate voters, and felon disenfranchisement after completion of a sentence. Texas provides an example of one sided photo ID requirements in that concealed handgun licenses are permitted while student IDs are not. Alabama state government has admitted that between 10 and 20 percent of voters don’t have the identification needed to vote because of its photo ID requirements. In addition, election officials in many…