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Voter suppression: NAACP strategizes to turn out vote in 2014

July 30, 2014 By Chauncey K. Robinson

As the 2014 midterm elections quickly approach, the battle against voter suppression is still being waged.

Netroots Nation 2014: Building a movement in 140 characters

July 22, 2014 By Josh Morris

Many of the panels, views, and strategies focused on at the Detroit conference emphasized activism, getting out the vote and ways to combat right extremism.

Federal judge hears how NC law limits voting statewide

July 9, 2014 By Special to People’s World

"My forefathers didn't have the opportunity to register or vote," said Rosanell Eaton. "It is my intention to help people reach that point when they could do something."

Texas Democrats set progressive platform

July 1, 2014

Texas Democrats put fair wages, spending on education, gender equality, immigration reform, LGBT rights, anti-outsourcing, and anti-privatization at the top of their priorities

Canadian conservative senators back off of voter suppression efforts

April 24, 2014 By Tim Pelzer

A Canadian Senate Committee has joined the ranks of critics demanding that the Conservative government revise Republican-style voter suppression legislation that it is determined to implement.