New Haven Independent

Voting Frights

by Melinda Tuhus | November 3, 2006 7:55 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

As Election Day approaches, some people are focusing on the 5.3 million Americans who can’t vote, because of laws aimed at felons and ex-felons. The Independent’s Melinda Tuhus (pictured) interviewed Ryan King, who’s helping to lead the movement for change. Click here to listen to the report she originally filed for WPKN’s “Between the Lines.” … Meanwhile, several groups are working to prevent fraud at the polls next Tuesday and encourage more people to vote. You can help. The ACLU-CT, DemocracyWorks and the Secretary of the State set up a hotline as part of a Voting Rights Project unveiled Thursday. Call (888) 822-5828 if you have any questions or concerns about voting. ..