It is a landmark day for those in the Mississippi state legislature.  For over a decade they have battled back and forth over whether or not voters should be required to show identification when they arrive at the poles to vote.  Supports of the bill state that this will help cut down on voter fraud while those that oppose it believe it will alienate much of the older African American population.  A petition was started in 2009 to get this bill on the ballot and in the 2011 election it will be.  Read more at clarionledger.com.

Mississippi Voter ID Bill Goes to the People is a post from: Intelligent Vote 2012

Job loss and over-extended budgets are something that we have all felt in the last year or two. With elections right around the corner many politicians are beginning to feel the pressure, and New York is no exception. The rapidly growing non-partisan voter advocacy group “Unshackle Upstate” recently announced that they will scoring all 212 state legislators on a 100 point scale based on their voting records in areas such as property tax, government spending, and creating new jobs. As a group their goal is to help inform voters and significantly reduce government spending. Click here to learn more about “Unshackled Upstate” and their goals for the upcoming election.

New York Voter Advocacy Group Holds Politicians Accountable is a post from: Intelligent Vote 2012

ACORN, the voter advocacy group that became prominent during the 2008 presidential campaign, is looking for change. They have come under attack in the last several months by conservatives who believe there is more to ACORN than meets the eye. As a result, several branches in California and New York have decided to shut their doors and start over fresh. Visit foxnews.com for more information.

ACORN Looking to Regroup is a post from: Intelligent Vote 2012