Millions Without a Voice

TruthDig by Amy Goodman | Feb. 7, 2008 (Opinion)

Felony disenfranchisement is the practice by state governments of barring people convicted of a felony from voting, even after they have served their time. In Virginia and Kentucky, people convicted of any felony can never vote again (this would include "Scooter" Libby, even though he never went to jail, unless he is pardoned). Eight other states have permanent felony disenfranchisement laws, with some conditions that allow people to rejoin the voter ... Full Story »

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Subjects: U.S., Politics
Topics: Law, Presidential Election 2008, Election Reform
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Posted by: Posted by Kaizar Campwala - Feb 7, 2008 - 9:45 AM PST
Reviewed by: Kaizar Campwala (review), Dwight Rousu (review), Mike LaBonte (review), Louise Auerhahn (review)
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Dwight Rousu
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 by Dwight Rousu - Oct. 1, 2008

The scope of this problem is seldom reported in the right white corporate press. The numbers and racial proportions are startling. More information on any efforts to reverse this legal situation would be interesting. Google reveals that Florida's governor Crist has made efforts, and the ACLU is advocating on this subject. Re-integration into society should include the right to register and vote. Any real losers probably would not vote anyway.

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Mike LaBonte
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 by Mike LaBonte - Oct. 1, 2008

It is surprising that Goodman discusses the Florida 2000 election without mentioning the people incorrectly disenfranchised as felons. I don't think this story is complete without viewpoints regarding the ethics of felon voting.

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Louise Auerhahn
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 by Louise Auerhahn - Oct. 1, 2008
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Kaizar Campwala
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 by Kaizar Campwala - Oct. 1, 2008
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