On AlterNet: paper ballots

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Some PA Counties May Ignore Paper Ballot Court Order

Brad Friedman, Brad Blog. October 31, 2008.

Pennsylvania was ordered to provide emergency paper ballots if voting machines fail. But some local officials say they can't do it.

Incredibly Scary: Watch E-Voting Machine in West VA Flip Votes

Liza Sabater, Culture Kitchen AlterNet: Video. October 28, 2008.

Electronic voting machines "flip votes" even after they have been calibrated properly.

Voting Rights Groups Sue PA for Paper Ballots

Brad Friedman, Brad Blog AlterNet: PEEK. October 23, 2008.

Voting rights groups sue Pennsylvania to ensure there will be enough paper ballots if electronic machines break down.

House GOPers Defeat Back-up Paper Ballot Bill

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet: Democracy and Elections. July 16, 2008.

Another attempt to have back-up paper ballots for November dies in the House

Pennsylvania's Primary: Paperless and Unverifiable

Verified Voting FoundationApril 16, 2008.

Most of Pennsylvania's voters live in counties that use electronic voting. There is no way to ensure that their votes will be counted.

Pennsylvania, State of Denial

Marybeth Kuznik, VotePA. April 2, 2008.

Pennsylvania officials need to recognize the dangers of electronic voting.

Kucinich Requests Recount of New Hampshire Ballots

Manila Ryce, The Largest Minority AlterNet: PEEK. January 11, 2008.

"This is not about my candidacy or any other individual candidacy. It is about the integrity of the election process," says Kucinich.

Post-New Hampshire: Will Every Vote Count?

Corinne Ramey, Drum Major Institute AlterNet: PEEK. January 9, 2008.

In all the hoopla and campaign coverage, one aspect of the primary season has been surprisingly underdiscussed--the process of voting itself.

Rep. Rush Holt to Push for Paper Ballots and Vote Count Audits for 2008

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. December 27, 2007.

New legislation, if passed, would spend millions to replace controversial all-electronic voting systems before the 2008 presidential election.

False Choices in the Debate on Voting Technology

Brad Friedman, AlterNet. February 28, 2007.

American democracy cannot afford another questionable presidential election. So why are the Democrats getting the solution so wrong?