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Restoring Voting Rights To The Formerly Incarcerated

The decision ends a racist practice that dates back to the end of the Civil War.
by Anoa Changa
08.24.21
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The Truth About Felons' Rights To Vote

Formerly incarcerated author and activist Jamila T. Davis separates fact from fiction.
by Jamila T. Davis
10.09.21
ORLANDO, UNITED STATES-JANUARY 08: Desmond Meade is hugged by a

Florida Felons Fight Measure Keeping Them From Voting

It appears likely that restoring voting rights to more people in Florida would benefit the state in many ways –…
by Victoria Shineman
04.29.21
President Donald Trump participates in the 2019 Prison Reform Summit and First Step Act Celebration at the White House, in Washington, DC.

Trump Takes Another Stab At Winning Black Vote

President Trump paraded several Black felons on stage during a press conference to promote his proposed second phase of the…
by nigelroberts1
03.28.20
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Florida GOP Blocking Newly-Restored Felon Voting Rights

Florida Republicans want to restrict felon voting rights.
by nigelroberts1
03.28.20
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Voting Rights Restored To Florida Felons

The constitutional amendment that restored voting rights to Florida felons went into effect on Jan. 8.
by nigelroberts1
03.27.20
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Florida's Black Voters Could Shift National Power

Voters could lead the way in restoring voting rights to scores of disenfranchised ex-offenders.
by nigelroberts1
06.19.18
Early Voting Begins In Utah

Lawsuit Calls North Carolina Law Racist

Lawyers filed legal documents that asked a North Carolina court to drop charges against five former felons accused of illegally…
by nigelroberts1
06.10.18
Polling Machines Are Prepared For Tuesday's Presidential Election

Florida Felons Could Soon Have Voting Rights Restored

A federal judge handed down a ruling that harshly criticized the state.
by nigelroberts1
02.02.18