From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): THIS IS CRITICAL–THE TIME IS NOW! The Pennsylvania Senate is just one day away from passing a massive $92 million anti-voter package — already passed by the House, this bill would make it significantly more difficult for … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Did you know that 361 voter suppression bills have been introduced in 47 states this year? Some have become law in states like Florida, Georgia and Arizona, which attack early voting, add restrictive … Continued
The Senate Rules Committee has advanced S1, the For the People Act, despite a contentious hearing that produced a deadlocked 9-9 vote along party lines. Under Senate rules, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer can advance the bill to the Senate floor. … Continued
From Faith in Public Life (http://www.faithinpubliclife.org): The right to vote is sacred and is the core of our democracy. But for far too long, our elected officials have worked to suppress the right to vote, particularly among communities of color. … Continued
From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): After the November election, a number of state lawmakers instantly began looking for ways to roll back Pennsylvanians’ right to vote and make it even harder to cast a ballot. Their first target? Our voter registration … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/03/16/analysis-details-how-bill-congress-could-stop-gop-voter-suppression-nationwide Published on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 by Common Dreams By passing the For the People Act, as the House recently did, the Senate can “nullify new voter restrictions currently advanced by Republicans at the state level.” By … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Since the November election, when Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump by 7 million votes, some state legislators throughout our country have been promoting “The Big Lie” that Trump actually won the election. These attempts to … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Recent years have shown us more than ever that who we elect to represent us has a big impact on our lives, our community, and our country. For too long, there have been assaults on our … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/07/31/watchdog-groups-demand-probe-voter-suppression-tactics-postal-service-chief-and Published on Friday, July 31, 2020 by Common Dreams “In his first month on the job, the postmaster general has already taken steps that could undermine efficient voting by mail in November.” By Jake Johnson, staff writer … Continued
NOTE: Pennsylvania is one of the states studied. By Alex Tausanovitch and Danielle Root July 8, 2020, 9:03 am Getty/Scott OlsonVoters wearing masks cast their ballots at an outdoor voting booth in Racine, Wisconsin—a measure to make the voting process safer for residents and … Continued