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Jim Crow makes a comeback in Virginia
Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell took a second giant step back in time this week, bringing back restrictions reminiscent of the Jim Crow era. The Governor plans to require everyone seeking to have their voting rights restored following a non-violent conviction to write an essay outlining their contributions to society and the “reasons why you believe the restoration of your civil rights is justified.”
Sean Combs & Russell Simmons Team Up
Last week, the stars got together to record voting PSAs, and the ads have been placed in several key states….
Governor Kaine chooses not to restore the right to vote in Virginia
VA Governor Tim Kaine announced today that he will not use his executive powers before leaving office to restore voting rights to 300,000 Virginians who do not have the right to vote because they were once convicted of a crime. Governor Kaine’s decision leaves these citizens without the right to vote even though they have returned to the community and completed all terms of their sentence.
Virginia Officials Blocking Eligible Student Voters
Voting advocates urge local registrar to stop challenging students with university address listed on registration forms.
Misleading VA Board of Elections Website Could Deter Student Voters
Misleading information on its website that could deter thousands of eligible voting age students from registering and voting in Virginia in the 2008 election. Voting rights advocates urge Secretary Rodrigues to modify student residency questionnaire.
Letter to Secretaries of State re: Premier Voting Systems
Joint letter to 31 Secretaries of State where Premier voting systems are in use regarding product defect and recommending rigorous ballot accounting procedures.
Letter to Secretaries of State re: iVotronic “Vote Flipping”
Joint letter from the Brennan Center for Justice and Verified Voting urging 16 Secretaries of State to make voters aware of reported “vote flipping” problems on iVotronic voting machines in use in their states.
Letter to Virginia Regarding Student Voting
Addressed to Sec. Rodrigues, letter raises concern regarding incorrect information on state’s web site that could deterring eligible voting-age students from registering and voting.
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..
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.
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.