Additional Resources
We believe it is our civic duty to remain informed. Here are some links to learn more about voting rights.
http://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/12-96.pdf
Transcript of the oral argument before the Supreme Court of the United States in Shelby County v. Holder
General Voter ID Law Information
http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/02/24/is-the-voting-rights-act-still-needed
NY Times Room for Debate brings forth a myriad of arguments for and against Voter ID laws. It offers an overview of Shelby County v. Holder, as well as articles from writers well-versed in the dynamics of voting rights.
http://www.brennancenter.org/issues/voting-rights-elections
The Brennan Center guarantees that voting remains “free, fair, and accessible for all Americans” by providing abundant research and blog posts regarding any new information and debates on current or impending laws regarding voting and the rights of voters.
http://www.propublica.org/article/everything-youve-ever-wanted-to-know-about-voter-id- laws
ProPublica provides a general breakdown of VIDLs and their potential effects on future elections.
http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/State_by_State_Voter_ID_Laws
Ballotpedia’s general breakdown of VIDLs parallels that of ProPublica, but delves into the state-by-state requirements for voting with, and without, federally-issued photo identification.
Opinion Pieces Regarding Voter ID Laws
http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/One-Minute-Debate/2012/1002/3-views-on- whether-US-states-should-require-voter-ID/A-middle-way-National-voter-ID-card-would-re store-trust-reduce-costs-in-a-fair-way
The Christian Science Monitor provides three key perspectives on VIDLs – one supporting view, one against, and one neutral.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-a-perez/why-we-still-need-the-vot_b_3101763.html
California Assembly Speaker John A. Perez voices his undying support for the Voting Rights Act and reminds voters “there is still no duty which weighs more heavily on us than the duty we have to ensure that right.”
http://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/12-96.pdf
Transcript of the oral argument before the Supreme Court of the United States in Shelby County v. Holder
General Voter ID Law Information
http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/02/24/is-the-voting-rights-act-still-needed
NY Times Room for Debate brings forth a myriad of arguments for and against Voter ID laws. It offers an overview of Shelby County v. Holder, as well as articles from writers well-versed in the dynamics of voting rights.
http://www.brennancenter.org/issues/voting-rights-elections
The Brennan Center guarantees that voting remains “free, fair, and accessible for all Americans” by providing abundant research and blog posts regarding any new information and debates on current or impending laws regarding voting and the rights of voters.
http://www.propublica.org/article/everything-youve-ever-wanted-to-know-about-voter-id- laws
ProPublica provides a general breakdown of VIDLs and their potential effects on future elections.
http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/State_by_State_Voter_ID_Laws
Ballotpedia’s general breakdown of VIDLs parallels that of ProPublica, but delves into the state-by-state requirements for voting with, and without, federally-issued photo identification.
Opinion Pieces Regarding Voter ID Laws
http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/One-Minute-Debate/2012/1002/3-views-on- whether-US-states-should-require-voter-ID/A-middle-way-National-voter-ID-card-would-re store-trust-reduce-costs-in-a-fair-way
The Christian Science Monitor provides three key perspectives on VIDLs – one supporting view, one against, and one neutral.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-a-perez/why-we-still-need-the-vot_b_3101763.html
California Assembly Speaker John A. Perez voices his undying support for the Voting Rights Act and reminds voters “there is still no duty which weighs more heavily on us than the duty we have to ensure that right.”