Audio Press Releases

VOTERS' RIGHTS IN PENNSYLVANIA

Sunday, October 1, 2006

Press Release

All too often Pennsylvania voters, would-be voters, and poll workers mistakenly believe that people who have served time for a felony can no longer vote or that they must wait five years after release from prison or jail before they can vote. This is a myth. As of the year 2000, an individual is entitled to vote once released, even if he or she is serving probation or parole. Wayne Jacobs, Co-Founder of Ex-Offenders for Community Empowerment says it’s important for all voters to know their rights.

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VOTING TIPS FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2005 ELECTIONS IN NEW JERSEY - English Version

Tuesday, November 8, 2005

Press Release

These audio releases offers tips for voters planning to participate in the November 8, 2005 elections in New Jersey. The releases also advise about what to do if the witness and/or experience voter intimidation at the polls.

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VOTING TIPS FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2005 ELECTIONS IN NEW JERSEY - Spanish Version

Tuesday, November 8, 2005

Press Release

These audio releases offers tips for voters planning to participate in the November 8, 2005 elections in New Jersey. The releases also advise about what to do if the witness and/or experience voter intimidation at the polls.

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VOTING TIPS FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2005 ELECTIONS IN VIRGINIA - English Version

Tuesday, November 8, 2005

Press Release

This audio releases offers tips for voters planning to participate in the November 8, 2005 elections in Virginia. The releases also advise about what to do if the witness and/or experience voter intimidation at the polls.

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VOTING TIPS FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2005 ELECTIONS IN VIRGINIA - Spanish Version

Tuesday, November 8, 2005

Press Release

This audio releases offers tips for voters planning to participate in the November 8, 2005 elections in Virginia. The releases also advise about what to do if the witness and/or experience voter intimidation at the polls.

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STUDENTS TRACKED OUT OF SCHOOL INTO JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS - Spanish Version

Monday, September 12, 2005

Press Release

There is a nationwide trend towards tracking students from schools to jails by using zero tolerance policies. Where students were once given detention for minor behavioral misconduct such as using obscenities, they are now arrested by police and sent to juvenile court. Education on Lockdown: The Schoolhouse to Jailhouse Track examines this nationwide trend and documents its manifestation in three school districts across the country.

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STUDENTS TRACKED OUT OF SCHOOL INTO JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS - English Version

Monday, September 12, 2005

Press Release

There is a nationwide trend towards tracking students from schools to jails by using zero tolerance policies. Where students were once given detention for minor behavioral misconduct such as using obscenities, they are now arrested by police and sent to juvenile court. Education on Lockdown: The Schoolhouse to Jailhouse Track examines this nationwide trend and documents its manifestation in three school districts across the country.

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VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES FAST APPROACHING IN VIRGINIA - Spanish Version

Sunday, May 8, 2005

Press Release

Advised citizens about upcoming 2005 voter registration deadlines for Virginia. The release also alerted citizens about possible barriers to successfully registering to vote and offered resources for persons seeking to ensure that their voter registration applications are processed and accepted as valid.

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