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Civil Rights Groups Seek Restoration of Felons’ Rights in Va.

Two civil rights groups are urging Gov. Bob McDonnell to sign an executive order restoring the voting rights of about 350,000 felons who have completed their sentences.

2013/03/27

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Virginia Governor Restores Scooter Libby’s Voting Rights

Former vice presidential adviser I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby is among more than 1,000 felons whose voting rights were restored in the past year by Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, according to a report to the General Assembly.

2013/02/28

Va. House Panel Rejects Felons’ Voting Rights Bill

Gov. Bob McDonnell’s plea for legislation making it easier for some felons to regain their voting rights was rejected Monday by his fellow Republicans.

2013/01/14

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Opinion: Republicans Finally Admitting To Voter Suppression Efforts

It is not news when Republicans try to block access to the ballot box for poor, minority and elderly voters. What is unusual is that Republicans are admitting it.

2012/11/27

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DoD: Half Of US Military Bases Lack Required Voter Assistance Offices

A new report by the Department of Defense (DoD) inspector general reveals that approximately half of U.S. military bases lack legally required facilities designed to assist service members through the voting process.

2012/09/07

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Opinion: Voter ID: A Good Idea

It has been argued that “granny” might not be able to vote if they make her have a voter ID. But seriously, why all the concern about taking the extra measure of a voter ID to make sure that every vote cast in a United States election is a legally qualified vote, including “granny’s”?

2012/08/22

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Opinion: A Step Forward And A Step Back For The American Dream

Yesterday the Obama administration put in place provisions of the DREAM Act that brought many young people out of the shadows to participate in the American Dream. On the same day a judge in Pennsylvania let stand what may be the most egregious attempt at voter suppression in a generation.

2012/08/16