voting rights 2012

Commentary: A Heartbreaking Decision on the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court sticks a dagger into the voting process.
06/25/2013
Keith Boykin, Best of 2012

Commentary: How Justice Scalia Celebrated Black History Month

Judge says voting rights law is a racial entitlement.
03/01/2013
Voting

Black Voter Turnout Exceeded Other Minorities

Excitement over Obama, outrage to ID laws drew Black voters.
12/28/2012
2012 Election

U.S. Senate Holds Hearings on Voting Problems

Senate will look at long lines and shorter voting hours.
12/19/2012

Commentary: The Legacy of the Long Lines

Black and brown Americans spoke loudly by waiting to vote.
11/07/2012
Line to vote

Commentary: The American Disgrace of Long Lines

Long wait times in Ohio and Florida must be addressed.
11/05/2012

In Pennsylvania, Varying Views on the Impact of Voter ID Laws

Philly area politicians and professors weigh in.
11/05/2012

Civil Rights Leaders Complain of Voter Intimidation by Houston Group

Black leaders say True the Vote seeks to suppress votes.
11/05/2012

At Age 101, a Determination to Cast a Ballot

Louise Peartree has voted since 1932 and will continue.
11/05/2012

Voter ID Law Impact Less Widespread: Report

Court decisions have diminished the impact of voter ID laws.
10/30/2012