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Voting-Rights Allies Claim Victory in Battle Over Campus Voting Sites
The League of Women Voters of Florida announced a settlement, restoring on campus early voting sites. This action was made with the AGF's support and 8 Florida student voters.
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Vote Everywhere GSU Launches Grant for Students
GSU Campus Team announces Vote Everywhere Emergency Grant allocating two $100 grants to students in need as a result of COVID-19.
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WILL THEY VOTE OR WON’T THEY?
There are multiple factors that could help and hinder the 2020 Elections and Census efforts. Find out how COVID-19 affects in person polling sites, poll workers, getting out the count, and vote-by-mail initiatives. There is hope as Florida students voters and their communities have won one-campus early voting sites.
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‘ We Did It’: Voting-Rights Advocates Laud Early-Voting Expansion For Students
After legislation created challenges for Florida student voters, voting rights advocates worked for 6 years to regain on-campus early voting sites. Check out how voting rights community came together to secure this democratic win!
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League of Women Voters of Florida announces settlement in lawsuit that Challenged Restrictions on Early Voting on College Campuses
Amid the voting rights victory, the League of Women Voters of Florida released a statement reviewing the revised legislation details Secretary of State Laurel Lee agreed to. These changes affect on campus early voting, student unions involvement, and non-permit parking restrictions.
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Pandemic Times Around the World
Check out The Andrew Goodman Foundation's Chief Counsel for Voting Rights Yael Bromberg discussing COVID-19 risks, lack of poll workers, strict voter ID requirements, affecting Wisconsin voters. These negative effects have implications to affect other states around the country.
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In Florida, Officials Agree to Allow Early Voting on College Campuses
By loosening parking parking restrictions, Florida officials will continue to allow college campuses to host early voting polling sites. Voting rights organizations, including The Andrew Goodman Foundation, celebrate the democracy win after 2 years of legal work.
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Settlement reached in Florida dispute over college voting
Andrew Goodman's legal challenge paid off. After a preliminary injunction, a change in leadership and legislative language, the Florida officials will now allow college campuses to host on site polling locations. Check out the details here!
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Settlement Reached in Florida Dispute Over College Voting
Florida officials agreed to allow early voting sites back on college campuses, under an agreement announced Friday, a development cheered by voter rights advocates who had filed a legal challenge.
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Supervisors of Elections in Florida Can Again Place Early Voting Sites on College Campuses
Just in time for the 2020 Elections, Florida State has ruled in favor of holding polling stations at college campuses. The Andrew Goodman Foundation, League of Woman Voters and other Florida Voting Rights groups celebrate the win!
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