Comment: A past in prison shouldn't prevent citizens from voting
It’s a fundamental right, and worries that it would benefit any candidate or party are unfounded.
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It’s a fundamental right, and worries that it would benefit any candidate or party are unfounded.
Minnesota this month became the latest state to restore voting rights to ex-felons once they are released from prison. Democrats around the US have been pushing to reduce or eliminate restrictions on voting, in particular fighting to extend voting rights to people on parole or probation. Many Republicans have been pushing back,
Minnesota this month became the latest state to restore voting rights to ex-felons once they are released from prison. Democrats around the U.S. have been pushing to reduce or eliminate
Both left and right rushed to lay blame and demand more regulations after the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment. An early report on the accident shows how premature this was.
They can back Biden’s course and risk criticism or side with party extremists and risk loss of public support.