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Bureaucratic Errors Thwart Some Ohio Voters in 2008

Sanford Lewis, AlterNet: PEEK. December 4, 2008.
Particularly affected are those who tried to vote by mail.

Voters Reject Water Privatization

Tara Lohan, AlterNet AlterNet: Water. November 5, 2008.
The people of Akron came up big against corporate control of the commons.

Now It's Clear Why Some People Are Scared of Early Voting: Because It Empowers People

Pam Kapoor, AlterNet. November 2, 2008.
Vote Today Ohio shows that you can bring marginalized people to vote early, and really challenge the powers that be.

And the Winner of 2008's Most Partisan State Election Administrator Is...

J. Gerald Hebert, Campaign Legal Center Blog. November 1, 2008.
The envelope please ... Indiana's Todd Rokita's pursuit of ACORN wins the award for 2008's most partisan top state election official.

Voting Watch: Twelve States To Follow on Election Day

Electionline.org, October 31, 2008.
If there's going to be voting problems on Election Day, chances are it will be in these 12 states.

Awkward: Joe the Plumber Stands Up McCain in Defiance, Ohio

Staff, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. October 30, 2008.
"Where is Joe?"

Bush Undermines Democracy with Attack on 200,000 New Ohio Voters

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. October 27, 2008.
How far will an already politicized Justice Department go to assist Republicans win on November 4?

Virgina, Pennsylvania, Ohio Not Prepared for Record Voter Turnout

Advancement Project, October 20, 2008.
The Advancement Project identifies cities and precincts in swing states that may face long lines, poll worker shortages and voting delays in 2008.

If Joe the Plumber Were a New Voter, Ohio Ruling Could Block Him from Voting

Staff, Brennan Center for Justice AlterNet: PEEK. October 16, 2008.
If Joe registered this year, he could be purged from the rolls under a 6th Circuit Court ruling on Tuesday.

Obama's fiercest opponent in Ohio? Misinformation and Prejudice

Casey Kauffman, Al Jazeera AlterNet: Video. October 15, 2008.
Small town McCain/ Palin Ohioans reveal hate, fear and racism in the American midwest.

Ohio Right Wingers Resurrect Failed 2004 RICO Suit Against ACORN

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet: PEEK. October 14, 2008.
In 2004, right wingers in Ohio sued ACORN under racketeering laws and were forced to withdraw their suit. On Wednesday, history repeated itself.

UPDATED: GOP Sheriff in SW Ohio Shadows New Voters

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet: PEEK. October 10, 2008.
Gene Fischer, a Republican Sheriff in Greene County, Ohio, is demanding new voters produce ID outside of the voting process.

Independent Exit Pollsters in Swing States Seek Volunteers

Steven Freeman, AlterNet: PEEK. October 7, 2008.
An independent effort led by noted academics is planning exit polls in Ohio, Missouri and Pennsylvania to verify the official vote count.

Live from Main Street: Protecting the Vote

Laura Flanders, AlterNet: PEEK. October 1, 2008.
Fed up with waiting for officials or political parties to do the work, concerned citizens are fighting to ensure Americans' right to vote.

Early Voting in Ohio Begins

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. October 1, 2008.
In Columbus, organizers ferry likely Democratic voters to the polls while no comparable GOP effort is seen.

Live from Main Street Ohio: Will Your Vote Count?

Laura Flanders, GRITtv AlterNet: Video. September 30, 2008.
Listen to what Ohio voting rights leaders say about 'Golden Week' on Live From Main Street's virtual townhall.

Muslim Children Gassed at Mosque After 'Obsession' DVD Hits Ohio

Chris Rodda, Daily Kos AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. September 30, 2008.
What a pointless tragedy.

'If You Can Run the PTA, You Can Run the Country' -- Republicans Explain Their Support for Palin

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. September 30, 2008.
Interviews with supporters at a McCain-Palin presidential rally in Ohio share their heartfelt reasons for embracing the vice presidential candidate.

GOP Consultant Subpoenaed in Case Alleging Tampering with 2004 Election

Larisa Alexandrovna, Muriel Kane, Raw Story. September 30, 2008.
Michael S. Connell has been subpoenaed in an Ohio vote tampering case.

GOP Plans and Denials to Challenge Foreclosed Voters Examined

J. Gerald Hebert, Campaign Legal Center Blog. September 29, 2008.
The ex-head of the Justice Department's Voting Section parses the GOP's recent threats to target voters who have lost homes to foreclosure.

Ohio to Allow Minor Parties to Observe Vote Count in November

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet: PEEK. September 17, 2008.
Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner's decision will help to monitor voting and the vote count in the battleground state's swing counties.

Some Swing States Not Prepared for Voting Problems in November

Common Cause, September 16, 2008.
A survey of 10 swing states suggests Florida, Georgia and Virginia may have the most problems on Election Day.

Ohio Secretary of State Predicts Cleaner Vote in 2008 than 2004

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. August 26, 2008.
Democrat Jennifer Brunner says the voting system will be more streamlined.

Stephanie Tubbs Jones: Civil Rights Crusader Remembered

John Nichols, The Nation. August 20, 2008.
The late congresswoman was a fierce campaigner for fair elections.

State Voting Machine Problems Won't Be Fixed Before November

Paul Kiel, ProPublica. August 18, 2008.
A series of mainstream media reports find states will still be wrestling with different voting systems for the presidential election.

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