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Why are ex-felons in the US barred from voting?

Why are ex-felons in the US barred from voting?

BBC News wanted to know why some former felons don't have the right to vote in Virginia. Click on the link to watch Hasan Zarif's story. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/mag ...

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Today is the final day for registering to vote in November

Today is the final day for registering to vote in November

By Olympia MeolaOctober 15, 2012http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2012/oct/15/6/tdmain01-today-is-final-day-for-registering-to-vot-ar-2282989/Today is the deadl ...

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Are You A Senior Voter?

Are You A Senior Voter?

Many seniors have felt disenfranchised by the current Virginia voter ID laws. Virginia Organizing wants to make sure you have all the information you need to vote! Please forward ...

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Controversial Voter ID Laws Struck Down in Pennsylvania

Controversial Voter ID Laws Struck Down in Pennsylvania

October 2, 2012http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/13102138-pennsylvania-voter-id-law-struck-down-in-courtOne of the strictest new voter ID laws in the country was struck do ...

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Are You A Student Voter?

Are You A Student Voter?

Did you know that in most cases, you can use your student ID to vote on Election Day? Virginia Organizing wants to make sure you have all the information you need to vote! Please ...

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McDonnell on pace to restore voting rights to record number of felons

McDonnell on pace to restore voting rights to record number of felons

By Errin HainesSeptember 30, 2012http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/mcdonnell-on-pace-to-restore-voting-rights-to-record-number-of-felons/2012/09/30/7dfd902a-08 ...

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Are You A First Time Voter?

Are You A First Time Voter?

 Did you know there are special identification requirements for voters the first time they vote in a federal election? Some forms of ID that are acceptable for Virginia's ...

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Voter ID Laws Could Delay Outcome of Close Election

Voter ID Laws Could Delay Outcome of Close Election

 This article is a helpful reminder about the importance of being prepared on Election Day! Don't know what ID to bring? Click here for more information!By Stephen Ohlema ...

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Campaign Money “Arms Race” Goes Nuclear

Campaign Money “Arms Race” Goes Nuclear

Mary Kuhlman, Public News Service-VAhttp://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/28402-1(09/17/12) ARLINGTON, Va. - People watching money in politics say the fundra ...

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Voter ID Requirements Clarified

Voter ID Requirements Clarified

The State Board of Elections has recently updated their website to include information on new voter ID requirements. Below is information directly from their website. You can ...

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