This article discusses how D.C. lawmakers are hoping to make history soon, by making the District the first jurisdiction to give felons the right to vote while in prison.
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Janice Park
6/3/2019
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said she would sign an executive order to restore voting rights to paroled felons.Iowa is the only state in the U.S. to bar all felons from voting unless the governor approves a voting rights application.
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Ella Torres
6/18/2020
This article explores the voting rights history in Florida, and explores how the Florida governor’s appeal in these matters.
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Bobcaina Calvin
7/14/2020
This article summarizes how Black politicians joined Des Moines Black Lives Matter protesters in a demonstration at East High School Saturday, calling for Gov. Kim Reynolds to sign an executive order restoring felon voting rights immediately.
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Robin Opsahl
This article gives a history and overview of states rights for convicted felons in regards to voting.
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NCSL
10/14/2019
This is a podcast that covers issues that could arise in connection with states’ prohibitions against felon voting, such as racial discrimination.
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Michael Kirk
11/2/2016
This video reviews the history of felon voting rights in Florida and discusses the impact on community.
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10/29/2018
