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Voter Photo ID

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Moves Voter-ID Appeal up on Its Schedule (News Clips)

“The state Supreme Court agreed Thursday to expedite its handling of a challenge to Pennsylvania's new voter identification law, scheduling arguments for Sept. 13...”

Angry about [PA] Voter ID? Do Something! (News Clips)

“If you live in the suburbs, check with your local League of Women Voters, NAACP or ACLU. All are coalition members who should connect you with volunteer opportunities...”

Wisconsin Attorney General Seeks to Restore Voter-ID Rule (News Clips)

Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen asked the state Supreme Court to reinstate a voter identification law before the Nov. 6 elections.

PA Judge Lets Voter Photo-ID Law Stand (News Clips)

“Plaintiffs filed an appeal Thursday to bring the case before Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court, which will likely issue an expedited ruling, according to Kathy Culliton-Gonzalez, director of Advancement Project’s Voter Protection Program.”

State Voter ID Laws Hang In The Balance (News Clips)

“With a few months left before the presidential election, voter ID laws are in limbo in a number of states. Critics say the laws disenfranchise eligible voters, supporters say they prevent voter fraud. Guest host Viviana Hurtado discusses the court challenges and national implications with NPR's Corey Dade and Pennsylvania activist Bob Previdi.”

[WI] League of Women Voters Responds to the Request (News Clips)

"'It would be a grave error to change the rules again shortly before an election, especially for the purpose of reinstating an unconstitutional law which will make it extremely difficult or impossible for many qualified Wisconsin citizens to vote,' said Andrea Kaminski, executive director of the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Education Network."

PENNSYLVANIA COURT UPHOLDS VOTER ID LAW (Press Release)

League of Women Voters Lawsuit unsuccessful in halting voter ID law

Voting Rights Act: Remember, Celebrate and Protect (Blog)

Editorial Note: This piece was first published on my Huffington Post Blog. 47 years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law to prevent voter discrimination.

[PA] Voter ID Day 6: Voter Confusion about New Law Rampant (News Clips)

“Kicking off today’s testimony was Olivia Thorne, president of the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Pennsylvania and a 35-year member of the organization. The LWV is an organizational plaintiff in the lawsuit.”

Witnesses Say [PA] State Isn't Ready for Voter-ID Rule (News Clips)

“Janice Horn, retired librarian and board member of League of Women Voters, testified she went to a PennDOT office in her home county of Clarion and found it staffed by a contract worker who said she could not answer any questions about voter ID...”