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- Republicans Want to Steal Your VoteLyndon Johnson said voting is: ". . . the basic right without which all others are meaningless." He signed the Voting Rights Act as president in 1965. Today, the Republican Party and other Koch brothers stooges want to strip you of your right to vote.
- A History of Voting Rights in AmericaVoting in America was not always guaranteed during the course of the country's 234-year history. Here's a look at suffrage and early-voting methods.
Noncitizen Voting: Become Informed; It May Be Coming to Your State NextMost states do not allow noncitizens to vote in any capacity; the fact that this is an election issue in some areas of the country comes as a surprise to many citizens. Become informed on this issue before Nov. 2nd.
Voting Rights for the District of ColumbiaThe argument over voting rights for residents of the District of Columbia has been going on since 1790. For and against marshall strong, often emotional - but ultimately empty - arguments. It won't be settled any time soon.- How the United States Extended Voting RightsThe growth of the American electorate to its present size and shape has come in five fairly distinct stages.
- Understanding Dual Class SharesDual class shares are two different "Classes" of shares issued by the same company. Each class of share has one of the following voting rights - simple voting rights, multiple voting rights or non-voting rights.
- The Evolution of Black Political PowerA look at the history of African American participation in the political realm. Also reviews and critiques a chapter of Anita and Clyde McDaniel's book, "21st Century African American Social and Popular Cultural Issues" from the perspective of a Person-Blame theorist.
- Transformational Leadership Times 1.20: Black Voting Rights and Political LeadershipIt is inconceivable to believe that in the 21st century, there is still an undertow to prevent blacks from voting in the United States.
- Unintended Consequences Examines Section 5 of the Voting Rights ActThe American Enterprise Institute has announced the publication of a new book on the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
- Democratic National Committee Unveils Plan to Protect ElectionsIn conjunction with the 42nd anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the Democratic National Committee today unveiled an unprecedented 50-state election protection plan to prepare for the 2008 election.
- ACLU Defends Alaskan Natives Voting RightsACLU filed a lawsuit against Alaskan local and State Election officials. Suit alleges officials violated Alaskan Native's voting rights by failing to translate voting materials in Yup'ik which is most area natives first language.
- Congress to Vote on the DC Voting Rights ActCongress is set to vote this week on one of the strangest aspects of American democracy: citizens of the District of Colombia may finally receive voting representation in the US House of Representatives.
- A Voter's Rights, Lefts and UppercutsConfusion over new policies on how Americans register to vote.
- The Civil Rights Era Regarding VotingThis is an important and interesting lesson for the middle grades and high school students. This is a good lesson for those who are required to write a history report.
- The Right to VoteYour right to vote has been a long, arduous and sometimes violent process. Granted, the system has problems, but that is not a reason not to vote.
How Women Gaining the Right to Vote Changed AmericaI live in a generation full of shattered beliefs in the effectiveness of our votes, but I beg to differ. Before August 26th, 1920, women's opinions on political didn't even matter enough to allow us to fill out a ballot.
The 90th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment: What Female Voting Rights Mean to Me as a FeministThe 90th anniversary of the 19th amendment has come! Here's my views of what voting rights has done for women of this wonderful country.
A Young Voter's Personal Story About Voting RightsToday, Aug. 26, is the 90th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. The 19th Amendment was a huge step forward for American women and society as a whole, bringing us closer to the constitutional ideal of "all men are created equal."
British Voters Give Their Votes to Afghanis, Bangladeshis and GhanaiansWith the UK general election in May 2010, activist group Egality began urging British voters to hand their votes to Afghans, Ghanaians and Bangladeshis. They deserve a vote in UK elections, Egality says.- An Ode to Senator CoburnA poem about Senator Tom Coburn.
- Make Politicians Take You Seriously: Get Out and Vote!Political contributions aren't the only reason that politicians take a group seriously. They also keep serious tabs on who votes, how they vote, and what they vote for.
- Voting Qualification Tests: Good Idea or Bad Idea?In this article I explore the idea of requiring people to take tests that determine their knowledge of politics before being eligible to vote.
- The Constitutional Cure"We the People" can take control of our government through the Constitution.
- A Few Questions from Gertrude's Desk #1I'm Just Asking...
The Constitutionality of the D.C. Voting Rights ActOpponents of the D.C. Voting Rights Act argue that the granting D.C. congressional representation violates the plain language of the Constitution, which grants "states" representation in the House and Senate.- Walter Williams's Arguments on Ownership Shares in GovernmentMr. Stolyarov discusses an idea put forth by Walter Williams to link voting power in government to the amount of money contributed to the government by voting individuals.
Polling PainsThe daunting task of motivating my peers to take an interest in politics this year has thoroughly drained me.- Will You Vote on November 4th?Too many Americans cannot be bothered to vote. Yet they and their children will be dramatically impacted by the policies of our new president.
- Women Voters Not Republican or Democrat: An Appeal for First Time VotesA short epistle appealing to the average woman who has never voted because of the age in which she grew up.
- McCain's Political Left and Obama's Voting Right: Two Boots Marching to the Same DrummerThe political allegiances of both sides are being tested and questioned carefully as the primaries become ever tenser. So why does left mean right and right mean left now?
- Political Litmus Test for Voting RightsThis something that we should all consider carefully before making a 'knee-jerk' reaction to concept of restricting voting rights in this country
- Is the Republican Party Violating the Voting Rights Act?This article explains "Vote Caging" and its effect on our system of Democracy.
- Amendment Would Allow 17 Year-olds Right to VoteA measure that would allow 17-year-olds the opportunity to vote in a primary is gaining momentum at the Connecticut State Capitol.
- Land Ownership & Voting Rights Before the Civil WarResearch into the changing patters of what or who is a citizen, and how land ownership often made a difference in voting patterns before the Civil War
- Right Not to Vote?I absolutely agree with Mr. Siren that living in a free country means having the right not to vote