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News & Commentary about Voter Restoration

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Quadaire Patterson and Santia Nance

Nov 6, 2023

Organizing Across Prison Walls to Get Out the Vote in Virginia

Organizing Across Prison Walls to Get Out the Vote in Virginia
A line of voters in front of a sign that says "vote here."

Sep 26, 2023

Florida’s Statewide Prosecution of Voting with a Past Conviction is Unlawful

Florida’s Statewide Prosecution of Voting with a Past Conviction is Unlawful
The floor of the rotunda in New Mexico's Capitol building.

Mar 30, 2023

Here's How New Mexico is Leading the Way for Voting Rights

Here's How New Mexico is Leading the Way for Voting Rights
Watching Gov. Tim Walz sign House File 28 into law at the Minnesota Department of Revenue in March 2023.

Mar 21, 2023

My Conviction Meant 40 Years Without A Vote. Not Anymore.

My Conviction Meant 40 Years Without A Vote. Not Anymore.
A vividly colored sky behind Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.

Jan 6, 2022

One Year Later, Our Democracy is Still in Crisis

One Year Later, Our Democracy is Still in Crisis
Person wearing blue with an I voted sticker

Aug 17, 2021

Block the Vote: How Politicians are Trying to Block Voters from the Ballot Box

Block the Vote: How Politicians are Trying to Block Voters from the Ballot Box
A demonstrator carries a sign demanding an end to gerrymandering and voter suppression.

Feb 23, 2021

If the Biden Administration Is Serious About Protecting Voting Rights, Here's What It Should Do Immediately

If the Biden Administration Is Serious About Protecting Voting Rights, Here's What It Should Do Immediately
Ron DeSantis.

Sep 24, 2020

When will DeSantis listen to his own voters on ex-felons' voting rights?

When will DeSantis listen to his own voters on ex-felons' voting rights?
Woman holding sign reading 'End wealth based barriers to voting"

Aug 7, 2020

Amendment 4 is Back in Court as Florida Fights Our Victory Over its Modern-Day Poll Tax

Amendment 4 is Back in Court as Florida Fights Our Victory Over its Modern-Day Poll Tax
Betty Riddle at court.

May 25, 2020

For Betty Riddle, Amendment 4 Win Makes Her A Part of Society, Not Apart

For Betty Riddle, Amendment 4 Win Makes Her A Part of Society, Not Apart