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The Voter Empowerment Act would set national standards for improving the voting process. It would update our nation’s antiquated registration system, expand early voting, ensure equal access to the ballot box for all Americans, and prohibit deceptive practices that keep people from exercising their constitutional right to vote, among other things. More
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Getting involved with the "Florida Voters Campaign" is important. Reaching out and becoming involved is one of the best ways to build character, self-esteem, as well as meet other like-minded people to make sure our issue is successful. Florida Voters Campaign works with community agencies throughout the greater area to promote volunteerism.
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All three of these components are necessary for building power in our communities. What’s more, they are connected because each section impacts the others. Since this approach is so critical to achieving change, this guide addresses all three components in depth. To get you started, let’s review each area – community organizing, electoral politics and public policy – to establish what they mean and their impact. All three of these components are necessary for building power in our communities. What’s more, they are connected because each section impacts the others. Since this approach is so critical to achieving change, this guide addresses all three components in depth. To get you started, let’s review each area – community organizing, electoral politics and public policy – to establish what they mean and their impact.... more
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‘A timeless sentence’: The face of Florida’s lawsuit over felons’ voting rights
A long, hot summer of building support to grant felons the right to vote
Success of Fight to Restore Felon Voting Rights Far From Assured
Court ruling on felon voting rights doesn’t end the story. Here’s what happens next.
Movement in the Fight for Voting Rights Restoration
The 'Slave Power' Behind Florida's Felon Disenfranchisement
Federal judge says Florida system for restoring former felons' voting rights unconstitutional
Judge Rules Against Florida’s Felon Voting Rights Restoration Process
Florida’s process for restoring voting rights to felons ruled unconstitutional
Judge strikes down Florida’s system for denying felons’ voting rights
1.5 million felons in Florida were stripped of their right to vote. That may soon change
An Initiative to Give Ex-Felons Voting Rights Could Remake Florida’s Politics in 2020
Florida strips felons of their right to vote at a higher rate than any other state
Restoring Voting Rights for Felons
Florida may restore voting rights to 1.7 million ex-felons: So long, Republicans!
Column: Restoring ex-felons’ rights benefits everybody in Florida
New Florida bill could help those with convictions restore voting and gun rights
In Florida, Felons Want Voting Rights Back As Soon As They Complete Their Sentences
Should Florida Restore Felon Voting Rights?
Tampa lawyer mobilizes opposition to voting rights for felons
Florida doesn't make it easy for those wishing to regain their vote
Voter Rights Groups Question Differing Ballot Access in Ohio
Voting Rights Act May be Coming Back From The Dead
Florida Legislature Says Yes To More licenses and No To Smoking on Medical Marijuana(so much for the will of the people)
