‘why Don’t They Want Us To Vote?’ Felons Cope With Losing Voting Rights Twice In Virginia

Fenit Nirappil, Washington Post: Local
Wed, 07/27/2016 - 9:58am

Legal challenges stymie registration efforts, but organizers hope outrage will galvanize thousands to sign up.

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