On AlterNet: voter intimidation

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "voter intimidation"

The Death of Voting Rights: Will New State Laws Reverse The Civil Rights Movement?

Wendy Weiser, Brennan Center for Justice. May 16, 2012.

Democrats are not saints. But since 2010 Republicans have been willing to unwind the Civil Rights movement's gains to stay in power.

Bush Asks AG to Enter Ohio Voting Fray

Steven Rosenfeld, October 25, 2008.

The White House has forwarded a letter from congressional Republicans asking the Attorney General to intervene in the Ohio voter registration fight.

Justice Department Targets ACORN But Ignores GOP Voter Suppression

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. October 23, 2008.

On the eve of the 2008 election, the Department leaks a FBI probe of ACORN but remains silent on widespread voter intimidation tactics.

Brennan Center: 2008's Voter Suppression Incidents So Far

Wendy Weiser, Brennan Center for Justice. October 22, 2008.

The Brennan Center for Justice details the voter suppression tactics unfolding as America faces another presidential election.

Will Republicans Use Contested Voter Registration Lists to Scare New Voters?

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. October 18, 2008.

The GOP push for lists of voters whose registrations don't match state and federal databases may be prelude to a big intimidation campaign.