felony disenfranchisement

California Voters Have An Opportunity To Chip Away At Jim Crow-Era Voting Law

Proposition 17 would allow people with felony convictions to cast ballots while they are on parole.

Kira Lerner Oct 06, 2020

Want To Drive Voter Turnout In 2020? Stop Arresting People.

Sarah Lustbader Mar 17, 2020

As Florida Primary Approaches, Many With Felony Convictions Remain Unclear if They Can Vote

Advocates worry the widespread confusion may have a chilling effect on eligible voters.

Kira Lerner Mar 16, 2020

Kentucky Bill Would Make It Harder For Formerly Incarcerated People To Vote

The bill would disproportionately affect the 140,000 people whose voting rights were recently restored.

Kira Lerner Jan 21, 2020

Miami Officials: Most People Who Owe Fines and Fees Can Vote

Lawyers and advocates in Miami-Dade County will roll out a new plan to counter the disenfranchisement of people with felony convictions.

Kira Lerner, Daniel Nichanian Jul 24, 2019

How a D.C. Lawmaker is Challenging the Racist Roots of Prison Voting Restrictions

Right now, only the whitest states—Maine and Vermont—allow prisoners to vote. Washington, D.C., could change that.

Kira Lerner Jun 12, 2019

The Appeal Podcast: The Backlash Against Expanding Voting Rights

With Appeal staff reporter Kira Lerner

Adam H. Johnson Mar 07, 2019