Tag: Voting rights

Sand in the Gears

Ethan Epstein · August 29, 2017 10:42 am

Sand in the Gears

Ethan Epstein · August 25, 2017 8:00 am

There are nearly 1.6 million ex-felons in the Sunshine State, which is known as having some of the most strict voting regulations in the country. (Wikipedia Commons)

Voting rights for ex-felons may be on Florida’s 2018 ballot

Kelly Cohen · April 20, 2017 9:34 pm

Court routinely looks at citizens' initiatives for ballot initiatives. (AP Photo/J. Pat Carter)

Florida Supreme Court reviews proposed amendment to restore felons’ voting rights

Ryan Lovelace · March 6, 2017 6:02 pm

"The Virginia Constitution is clear. I have the authority to restore civil rights without limitation," said Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe. (Bob Brown/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)

Virginia Gov. McAuliffe restores voting rights to 13,000 felons

Kelly Cohen · August 22, 2016 10:47 pm

The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe's executive order that had restored voting rights to released felons. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Virginia Supreme Court rules against McAuliffe on felon voting rights

Anna Giaritelli · July 22, 2016 11:18 pm

Washington Secrets

Clinton emails gave advance praise to ‘great’ McAuliffe felon vote surprise

Paul Bedard · June 29, 2016 11:30 am

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe speaks with reporters at the U.S. Capitol in Washington after a meeting with the Virginia Congressional delegation, Tuesday, May 24, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Washington Secrets

Va.’s McAuliffe sued over bid to pack voting booths with 206,000 felons

Paul Bedard · June 14, 2016 8:02 pm

?"?They're back in the community. They've served their debts to society. Why do we want people to continue to be second-class citizens?"? Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe said. (Erica Yoon/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Virginia governor defends restoring felon voting rights

Gabby Morrongiello · May 8, 2016 4:49 pm

Iowa's constitution prevents people from voting if they've committed an "infamous crime." (AP Photo/Scott Audette)

Over 40,000 ex-felons gain right to vote in Maryland

Kelly Cohen · February 9, 2016 11:19 pm

One Person, One Vote

Rebecca Burgess · December 16, 2015 2:22 pm

States push for voting rights for felons

Sean Higgins · December 7, 2015 5:01 am