Analysis & Commentary
VA

Rachel Maddow Speaks about felony disenfranchisement

MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow speaks about Virginia Governor McDonnell’s new requirement to require people convicted of non-violent felonies to write an essay in order to get their voting rights restored..

– 04/14/10

It Isn’t Complicated: Restore the Vote to 300,000 Americans

A call to Governor Tim Kaine to use the last few days in his tenure to restore to a huge number of citizens their right to vote.

Authored by: Erika Wood
– 01/13/10

Proof of Citizenship Requirements; Chart of State Legislation

In the current session (2009–2010), legislators across the country have begun to propose proof of citizenship requirements for voter registration. The chart here, last updated on 12/2/2009, sets forth the known bills and their current status.

Authored by: Myrna Pérez
– 11/05/09