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Sentencing Law and Policy
Florida restoring ex-felon rights
Main April 5, 2007Florida restoring ex-felon rightsAs discussed in this AP article, there has been a major criminal justice development that could impact future political fortunes in a historic swing…
PropertyProf Blog
Herein of a lost rare stamp, absentee ballots, and Florida voters
By propertyprof
What is it about Florida voters? An article today at Yahoo news begins:A Florida voter may have unwittingly lost hundreds of thousands of dollars by using an extremely rare stamp…
Sentencing Law and Policy
A sentencing view of election day
Main November 7, 2006A sentencing view of election dayThe polls just opened today in Ohio, and I will mark the moment by encouraging everyone to go vote. In addition, I…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Election Day Resources
On Law Librarian Blog today are a number of resources you may find personally and professionally interesting.Blogging the Vote in Your State (state-by-state blog directories)http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/law_librarian_blog/2006/11/blogging_the_vo.html Guide to State Ballot Propositionshttp://lawprofessors.typepad.com/law_librarian_blog/2006/11/guide_to_state_.htmlE-voting…
The Right Coast
Why Some People Shouldn’t Vote Mike Rappaport
One sees adds on television urging everyone to vote. They are supposed to be nonpartisan and noncontroversial, but they are actually wrong. Not everyone should vote. Greg Mankiw explains why. …
Sentencing Law and Policy
The law and policy of felon disenfrachisement
Main October 19, 2006The law and policy of felon disenfrachisementPerhaps because it is really an election law issue, the law and policy of felon disenfrachisement often gets increased attention during…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Colorado Supreme Court on parolee disenfranchisement
Main July 31, 2006Colorado Supreme Court on parolee disenfranchisementThough the Sentencing Project here provides comprehensive coverage of felony disenfranchisement issues, this post at TalkLeft spotlighted an interesting new ruling on…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Around the blogosphere (Alito-free)
Main January 9, 2006Around the blogosphere (Alito-free)In addition to the Alito-mania in the blogosphere, I encourage folks to check out these interesting items:Mike at Crime & Federalism in this post…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Felony disenfranchisement in the swing states
Main November 1, 2004Felony disenfranchisement in the swing statesFollowing up this recent post on the important issue of felony disenfranchisement, this distressing Miami Herald article reminded me of the notable…
Sentencing Law and Policy
A focus on the franchise
Main October 31, 2004A focus on the franchiseOnly now a matter of hours away from election day seems like a good time to spotlight again the important sentencing law and…