Voting Rights

Ben Carson Supports Reauthorizing The Voting Rights Act

Unlike many in the GOP, Carson says he doesn't "see the disadvantage."
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BACK IN SESSION

The court also is expected to reject hundreds of appeals that piled up over the summer.
By MARK SHERMAN, AP

From Carter To California: Automatic Registration Is The New Endgame For Elections

California could automatically enroll millions of new voters -- but will they participate?
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It's National Voter Registration Day. Here's How You Can Register To Vote.

The clock is ticking!
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Some Important Issues The GOP Debate Didn't Address

Take note, future debate moderators.
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Why The Historic Bipartisan Consensus On Voting Rights Has Disappeared

Ari Berman discusses his must-read new book.
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Lisa Murkowski Becomes First GOP Senator To Back Voting Rights Act Restoration

No word from the 53 other Republicans on whether they care about fixing the landmark legislation.
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County That Gutted The Voting Rights Act Won't Be Paid For Its Effort

Supreme Court victor wanted $2 million to cover its costs in trying to destroy the law.
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9 Things You Can Teach Your Kids About The Presidential Election Process

You don't have to be 18 to know how it works.
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Alabama Risks Making It Much Harder To Get Required Voter ID

Budget cuts will force 31 of the state's driver's license offices to close.
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