Posts Tagged ‘voting’
Here’s Why It’s Important To Protect Voting Rights for Everyone
The fight for fair and equitable elections is front and center in the country’s political debate right now. States are rightly being held accountable for systems that have not been accessible for far too many eligible voters. But few leaders are talking about a group of people who are routinely denied the right to vote…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Reinstate Voting Rights for Former Felons
Since 1972, roughly 50-55% of eligible voters have cast their votes in proceeding elections. But there is one group of people who, in some cases, will never be able to vote. Voting Rights for Former Felons While some states have been working towards reinstating voting rights for formerly incarcerated felons, in many cases, these people…
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