Bought and paid for. The voter ID decision was authored by Justice Patience Roggensack, whose re-election campaign in 2013 was heavily financed by the same interests that promote voter ID laws, privatization of education and the destruction of unions.
Related posts:
So as a result, you want your government to make it harder for you to vote? (5/22/2014)
The cat's got Fitzgerald's tongue. (5/14/2014)
I can see how these pie graphs from a 2005 report might have informed the discussion for voter ID proponents. (5/11/2014)
Rand Paul wants to have it both ways on voter ID....and does a sloppy tap dance in the process. (5/10/2014)
I can see how one of these facts might inform the discussion for voter ID proponents. (5/6/2014)
When it comes to diversity, all they want to do is talk. (5/4/2014)
We're still awaiting a statement from Governor Walker. (4/29/2014)
Voter suppression: Rep. Tom Larson uses the City of Milwaukee as the bogeyman. (3/31/2014)
Sen. Mary Lazich shows her true colors. (3/18/2014)
Wisconsin headline? No, the Ohio legislature also approved model voter suppression legislation from ALEC. (3/14/2014)
And the hypocrisy just keeps on coming: Republicans can't even give lip service to their "principles". (2/14/2014)
Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald sez "no" to 40 of his Assembly colleagues. (12/30/2013)
Your Wisconsin Republican Assembly hard at work promoting Governor Walker's jobs agenda (and GOP principles). (11/15/2013)
Mary Lazich: Caught in the act of undermining confidence in the voting process. (11/4/2013)
The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement asks a question about voter ID laws. (11/28/2012)
Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) still drinking the Kool-Aid. (11/12/2012)
Tennessee Supreme Court gives Memphis Public Library cards a thumbs up for voter ID. (11/4/2012)
Tennessee Court of Appeals ruling pisses off Republicans. (10/27/2012)
Early voting begins today (Monday, October 22) in Wisconsin. (10/22/2012)
Judge finds at least one aspect of Tennessee voter ID law "nonsensical". (8/1/2012)
Judge to weigh in on library cards in Memphis voter ID skirmish. (7/30/2012)
Library card/voter ID fray in Memphis. (7/10/2012)
I'd be careful making any long-term Voter ID assessments based on the February 21 primary election turnout. (2/26/2012)
Hope you signed at least one recall petition, Ruthelle. (12/5/2011)
True, but why not share a couple of examples with us, Deborah. (11/11/2011)
Hoping that other state newspapers have similar local news to share. (10/29/2011)
Walker sez "We're broke" but GAB could spend $600,000 on voter ID public education plan. (10/12/2011)
ACLU of Wisconsin denounces photo ID policy reversal. (10/7/2011)
Voter ID: "A solution without a problem". (9/25/2011)
Wisconsin State Bar's Civil Rights Section requests AG Holder to monitor Voter ID Bill. (9/1/2011)
What's the matter with Wisconsin? (7/27/2011)
Wisconsin Legislative Council information memorandum. (7/15/2011)
Appleton Alderman Wants Pushback on State Voter ID Bill. (2/7/2011)
Related reading:
New G.O.P. Bid to Limit Voting in Swing States. (The New York Times, 3/29/2014)
ALEC Exposed: Democracy, Voter Rights, and Federal Power. (Center for Media and Democracy, 9/28/2012)
Right-Wing Operatives Take Up ALEC's Voter Suppression Agenda. (Center for Media and Democracy's PR Watch, 4/19/2012)
Voter Suppression 101. (Center for American Progress. 4/4/2012)
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