In a new report, Advancement Project sounds the alarm on photo ID proposals pending in states across the nation that could disenfranchise millions of voters in the 2012 elections and beyond. In a reactionary trend that is part of the largest legislative effort to scale back voting rights in a century, nearly two-thirds of the states are considering repressive photo identification requirements for voting. The comprehensive report, “What’s Wrong With This Picture?
(WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 7, 2011) – In a report released today, Advancement Project, a next-generation civil rights organization that works to eliminate barriers to voting, is sounding the alarm on photo ID proposals pending in states across the nation that could disenfranchise millions of voters in the 2012 elections.
February 23, 2011
By Anita Sinha
Like most of us at this time, I am trying to make sense of the mass mobilizations demanding change in the Middle East and North Africa, and in the Middle of the United States. Last year, the people of Iran took to the streets and the images of protestors stirred admiration and hope. The Iranian people’s courage spread to the hearts and minds of citizens seeking change in Tunisia, Egypt, Bahrain, Yemen, and Libya. They are united in their bold step to rallying against oppressive regimes, despite the immense risks they face.
