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Voting -- United States The Center for Voting and Democracy 
 Find research and analysis of election-related topics such as instant voting runoff, redistricting, voter turnout, and more. The section called "What's New" is a frequently updated, concise overview of current electoral issues. Also find an "online library" with many articles on topics such as proportional representation and election reform. Includes a robust list of related links. From a nonprofit organization "dedicated to fair elections where every vote counts and all voters are represented." Searchable. http://www.fairvote.org/ Topics: Government, Politics by Place, U.S. Elections Last updated Sep 30, 2003 Election 2004: Voting Cases and Investigations
Collection of legal documents pertaining to voting lawsuits and investigations related to the 2004 presidential election. Covers ballot issues in battleground states (or swing states), electronic voting machine controversies, the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (McCain-Feingold), and the Texas congressional redistricting controversy. From FindLaw. http://news.findlaw.com/legalnews/lit/election2004/cases.html Topics: 2004 Presidential Election, Law by Subject, Politics Last updated Nov 2, 2004 ElectionLine.org
The Election Reform Information Project serves "as a clearinghouse for data, news, and analysis on election reform" generated by the results of the 2000 presidential election. The website has news on legislation and litigation, reports from various commissions and task forces, information on state and local election laws, news articles from around the country, and links to related resources. From the Pew Charitable Trust and the University of Richmond (Virginia). http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/initiatives_detail.aspx?initiativeID=34044 Topics: Law by Subject, Politics, The United States Presidency Last updated Aug 9, 2008 Punk Voter
"Punk bands, musicians, and record labels have built a coalition to educate, register and mobilize progressive voters." The site features political and election news and columns, political cartoons, and information about voting, aimed primarily at 18- to 24-year-olds. Includes links to other sites of interest and sticker and flyer downloads. http://www.punkvoter.com/ Topics: Activism, Musical Genres, Musicians, Politics Last updated Mar 16, 2004 Voting Section Home Page
"The Voting Section is an office within the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice charged with enforcement of federal voting right statutes." The site provides an introduction to federal voting rights laws and information about overseas voting, voting discrimination, felon disfranchisement, Motor Voter Registration, and other issues related to voting and elections in the United States. Also provides links to applicable laws. http://www.justice.gov/crt/voting/ Topics: Law by Subject, Politics Last updated Nov 1, 2009 |
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