Disfranchisement is a vital read for those wanting to understand the systems that have historically and still do restrict voting rights. It explores socio-political impacts and the ongoing struggles for electoral justice, making it a key resource in Political Science.
1: Disfranchisement — Introduces the concept of disfranchisement, defining its origins and forms.
2: Felony — Explores how felony convictions have denied millions of citizens the right to vote.
3: Civil Death — Discusses how criminal convictions lead to the loss of civil rights, including voting.
4: Voting Rights in the United States — Reviews the evolution of U.S. voting rights, highlighting key milestones.
5: Hayden v. Pataki — Analyzes this significant case and its impact on voting rights.
6: Electoral Reform in Alabama — Examines Alabama’s reforms and their effects on voter disenfranchisement.
7: Richardson v. Ramirez — Explores the Supreme Court’s decision on felony disenfranchisement's constitutionality.
8: Roach v Electoral Commissioner — Reviews this important Australian case and its impact on voting rights.
9: Loss of Rights Due to Criminal Conviction — Discusses broader effects of losing civil rights from convictions.
10: Felony Disenfranchisement in the United States — Investigates how felony disenfranchisement varies across states.
11: The Sentencing Project — Highlights the organization’s work in advocating for restoring voting rights.
12: Florida Central Voter File — Explores issues within Florida’s voter file system and its controversies.
13: Voting Rights in Singapore — Investigates Singapore’s unique voting rights and disfranchisement practices.
14: Suffrage in Australia — Offers an overview of Australia's historical and current voting rights landscape.
15: Rights Restoration — Discusses the challenges and processes in restoring voting rights to those affected.
16: Voting Rights of Prisoners in New Zealand — Explores the legal and social aspects of prisoner voting rights.
17: Timeline of Voting Rights in the United States — A chronological look at key moments in U.S. voting history.
18: Felony Disenfranchisement in Florida — Investigates specific challenges and reforms regarding Florida’s laws.
19: 2018 Florida Amendment 4 — Analyzes the impact of this amendment in restoring felons’ voting rights.
20: Desmond Meade — Highlights the activism of Desmond Meade in voting rights restoration efforts.
21: Crystal Mason — Discusses the case of Crystal Mason and its implications for future voting rights cases.
Through Disfranchisement, readers will gain deep insights into the mechanisms of voter suppression and the fight for electoral fairness. This book is an indispensable guide for professionals, students, and advocates in the fields of political science and social justice.