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House GOP Is Threatening Government Shutdown to Force Through a Voter ID Measure

The SAVE Act requires proof of citizenship to vote, potentially disenfranchising millions despite the rarity of noncitizen voting.

US states disenfranchise once-imprisoned people DW 10/27/2024

Former felons in Virginia and across the U.S. face significant barriers to voting, even after completing their prison sentences.

US voters call for reform after challenges dropped

US citizens in Europe advocate for election reform after experiencing unwarranted challenges to their voting eligibility.

Court Rules Nearly 98,000 Arizonans Whose Citizenship Hadn't Been Confirmed Can Vote Full Ballot

Arizona Supreme Court allows nearly 98,000 voters with unconfirmed citizenship documents to vote in state and local elections.

House GOP Is Threatening Government Shutdown to Force Through a Voter ID Measure

The SAVE Act requires proof of citizenship to vote, potentially disenfranchising millions despite the rarity of noncitizen voting.

US states disenfranchise once-imprisoned people DW 10/27/2024

Former felons in Virginia and across the U.S. face significant barriers to voting, even after completing their prison sentences.

US voters call for reform after challenges dropped

US citizens in Europe advocate for election reform after experiencing unwarranted challenges to their voting eligibility.

Court Rules Nearly 98,000 Arizonans Whose Citizenship Hadn't Been Confirmed Can Vote Full Ballot

Arizona Supreme Court allows nearly 98,000 voters with unconfirmed citizenship documents to vote in state and local elections.
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Officials offer explanation for ballot shortages

Boston's Elections Department faces scrutiny due to ballot shortages and delays on Election Day, prompting a full audit and investigation into their practices.

Students not planning to vote cite dislike of candidates

A majority of college students not planning to vote cite distrust of politics and dislike of candidates, revealing deep disenchantment with the electoral process.
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Over 210,000 transgender citizens could have trouble voting in the 2024 election

Barriers to voting for transgender Americans due to mismatched ID documents could disenfranchise hundreds of thousands in the upcoming elections.

Voter ID laws may restrict 210,000 trans people from voting in November - LGBTQ Nation

Voter ID laws significantly hinder voting access for transgender Americans, especially impacting elections with tight margins.

Over 210,000 transgender citizens could have trouble voting in the 2024 election

Barriers to voting for transgender Americans due to mismatched ID documents could disenfranchise hundreds of thousands in the upcoming elections.

Voter ID laws may restrict 210,000 trans people from voting in November - LGBTQ Nation

Voter ID laws significantly hinder voting access for transgender Americans, especially impacting elections with tight margins.
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Britons should be able to use wider range of ID to vote, says watchdog

Voter ID laws may have disenfranchised up to 750,000 voters in the 2024 election, prompting calls for reform.

Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting to bring his ID

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson was turned away from voting for not bringing the required ID, highlighting the controversy surrounding voter ID laws.

Britons should be able to use wider range of ID to vote, says watchdog

Voter ID laws may have disenfranchised up to 750,000 voters in the 2024 election, prompting calls for reform.

Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting to bring his ID

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson was turned away from voting for not bringing the required ID, highlighting the controversy surrounding voter ID laws.
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'Solidarity is such a powerful tool': Somerset House Studios show will explore the legacy of protest

Imran Perretta's exhibition explores the socio-political legacy of the 2011 London riots and their implications for contemporary protest.
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Misdated Mail-In Ballots Should Still Count, Pennsylvania Court Rules

Mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania cannot be disqualified for minor errors like missing or incorrect dates on envelopes, protecting voter rights.

US students blast cancellation of commencements: A slap in the face'

Class of 2024 faces muted celebrations due to scaled-back or cancelled commencement ceremonies, with some attributing these decisions to security concerns and potential dissent.

ALIVE Podcast Network And Barometer Partner To Drive Equitable Monetization For Black Creators - Podcaster News

Brand suitability and safety technologies have disproportionately impacted creators from diverse backgrounds.
ALIVE Podcast Network has partnered with Barometer to revolutionize monetization opportunities for Black creators and media owners.

Tories open' to charge of bias over voter ID rules, election watchdog warns

The Electoral Commission has warned that the voter ID rules introduced by the Conservatives risk excluding certain voter groups.
Around 14,000 people were unable to vote in the local elections due to the photo ID requirement, with disabled and unemployed people being more affected.

New Georgia Law Opens Door to Partisan Purging of Voter Rolls

The new law in Georgia allows for increased challenges that can disenfranchise voters and waste election officials' time.
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