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Tag: disenfranchisement

Posted inCriminal Justice

Misinformation impedes voting rights of Illinois’ formerly incarcerated

by La Risa Lynch February 22, 2019February 24, 2019

Illinois is among the few states where formerly incarcerated regain their voting rights after release, but many are misinformed and unaware.

Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives

Illinois’ not-quite-‘automatic’ voter registration could disadvantage citizens of color

by Christina Rivers February 19, 2019February 19, 2019
Posted inEducation, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Chicago school policy is a driver of neighborhood violence, advocates say

by Curtis Black August 16, 2018August 16, 2018
Posted inCriminal Justice

Voting could soon be easier at all Illinois jails

by La Risa Lynch April 9, 2018August 22, 2019
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives

Census citizenship question continues effort to preserve white political power

by Michelle Mbekeani-Wiley April 4, 2018April 4, 2018
Posted inCriminal Justice, Perspectives

Past incarceration does not bar you from voting in Illinois

by Michelle Mbekeani-Wiley September 11, 2017September 11, 2017
Posted inPerspectives, Race and Culture

In dealing with Confederate monuments, South Africa provides a model

by Deborah Douglas August 18, 2017August 21, 2017
Posted inTransportation

Red Line extension aims to improve transit and development on the Far South Side

by La Risa Lynch October 31, 2016January 31, 2018
Posted inGovernment and Politics

Misplaced ID teaches voting-rights lesson in Texas

by Christen A. Smith November 10, 2014November 11, 2014

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