The right to vote is something that we all, as American citizens, should hold very dear; however, more often than not it is something that we all take for granted. After all, how many of us really know the specific laws in our respective states? A recent article by the Port Clinton News Herald, reported [...]
The League of Women Voters has been known for some time as an integral part of the voter registration process. They are also deeply involved in informing voters about each of the candidates and where to go and what to do on Election Day. However as they celebrate their 90th Anniversary, they remind us that [...]
Having the right to vote is something that many citizens of this country take for granted. Even those who have immigrated here legally are not able to do so. But that is something that League of Young Voters in Portland are hoping to have changed. Although the issue was denied by the Portland Charter Commission, [...]
Many people believe that the Jim Crowe laws are dead; however, some would argue that we are still being affected and inhibited by them today. A portion of those laws stated that those who received criminal convictions would be unable to vote. As a result nearly 5 million American are left without a voice, and [...]