Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Why We’re Still Fighting for Voters’ Rights | Common Dreams

Why We’re Still Fighting for Voters’ Rights | Common Dreams
"Now, the American right wing is doing its best to take the franchise away from as many non-rich citizens as possible. Since the 2008 presidential election, there’s been a pervasive campaign to make it harder for Americans to vote. The proposals have come from across the country. Over the past two years, 11 states have passed new laws requiring voters to provide ID at the polls and seven have shortened the timeframes for early voting."