Voter ID Laws Voter Suppression 

Five Things You Should Know About Voter ID Laws

This list has some essential points that Voting Rights Watch, The Nation’s Ari Berman, and voting rights advocates have documented. Please share it with your friends, family and your Facebook and Twitter communities by using the link to the left. 1. These are not bipartisan efforts. They are initiated by Republicans, passed by Republicans, and signed into law by Republicans. 2. The voters most likely to be burdened by these new voting restrictions lean heavily Democratic. 3. Restrictions on voting, like poll taxes and “literacy” tests, have a long history. They are used…

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Ten things to know before you vote Voting 

Ten things to know before you vote

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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