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The Right to Vote

DC Residents One Step Closer to Full Representation

Today, the House passed the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007 (H.R. 1905), a long overdue bill that would give D.C.’s member of Congress full voting power in the U.S. House. People For the American Way President Ralph G. Neas released the following statement:

“We celebrate this enormous victory for the District of Columbia and for democracy. We congratulate D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton and her lead cosponsor Representative Tom Davis of Virginia for their hard work and determination.

Delegation to be led by Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright

African American Ministers in Action (AAMIA) Chair Rev. Timothy McDonald will join a 40-member delegation of political leaders, voting experts and regional observers from Africa and other continents to monitor Nigeria’s National Assembly and presidential elections on Saturday, April 21, 2007.

Big Step Forward for Voting Rights in Florida

People For the American Way Praises Committee Approval of Deceptive Practices Bill

PFAW activists will push House to outlaw attempts to deceive and intimidate voters

Today, the House Judiciary Committee voted to outlaw dirty campaign tricks designed to mislead and intimidate voters, tactics that continue to mar elections across the country. People For the American Way President Ralph G. Neas applauded committee approval of the Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2007 and praised the bill’s sponsors, Representatives Rahm Emanuel and John Conyers.

Stunning News on the Fiasco Surrounding the November Election in Florida’s 13th Congressional District

Lawmakers Take First Step Toward Granting Full Representation for DC Residents

Legislation Restoring Habeas Introduced

PFAW and PFAW Foundation Laud Introduction of ‘Count Every Vote Act’ By Clinton in Senate and Tubbs Jones in House

Comprehensive Election Reform Measure Creates Hope for Fairer, More Secure Elections in 2008

Ralph Neas and Hillary Clinton at the press conference announcing CEVA on March 7, 2007

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Edit Memo from Ralph G.

People For the American Way Commends Introduction of the Deceptive Practices And Voter Intimidation Prevention Act in the House

People For the American Way (PFAW) President Ralph G. Neas today commended the introduction of the “Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act” by Rep. John Conyers of Michigan, saying the measure deserves immediate attention from members in both chambers of Congress. Representatives Rahm Emanuel, Rush Holt, Xavier Becerra, Mike Honda, and Keith Ellison are the principal cosponsors of the legislation. Senators Barack Obama and Charles Schumer introduced the Senate version of the bill in January, along with a strong list of original cosponsors.

Report fails to account for eyewitness testimony pointing to machine malfunction; flawed audit process may be responsible

TALLAHASSEE—An audit report released by the Florida Secretary of State’s office regarding Sarasota County’s November election debacle came under fire shortly after its release today.

Representative Rush Holt Introduces Election Reform Legislation

Rep. Holt’s bill requires the following for ALL federal elections starting in 2008:
• Paper Ballots—ALL voting machines must produce a paper ballot
• Audits—ALL voting machines must be auditable
• No Secret Source Code—ALL voting machine vendors MUST make the machines’ software available for inspection
• Ban on Wireless Devices—Prohibits wireless technology in voting machines

Senator introduces proposal to ban 'deceptive practices'

Sarasota Voters File Pleadings Opposing Attempt By Supervisor of Elections to Compromise Election Evidence

Statement on the Provisional Seating of Vern Buchanan

Court proceedings and congressional investiation must be complete and election problems remedied before anyone is seated permanently; Florida debacle a 'teachable moment' demonstrating need for national election reform

WASHINGTON, D.C.—In response to Congress' provisional seating of Vern Buchanan today to represent Florida's 13th District, People For the American Way Foundation President Ralph G.

Florida Elections Officials Attempt to Blame Voters for Mismanaged Election

Florida Elections Officials have sent interrogatory questions to Florida voters suing the state for a revote in the 13th congressional district election in Sarasota County. The questions ask the plaintiffs to reveal portions of their medical records, to state whether or not they drank on Election Day, and to list medications and other drugs they may have been taking.

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