Desiree Evans

October 21, 2008 - As allegations of voter fraud and voter suppression lead headlines this week, some civil rights and election protection organizations are working to expose what they call "a new generation of online deceptive practices" designed to mislead and intimidate voters.

October 21, 2008 - California is seeing a slew of gay couples rushing to get marriage licenses this month, a movement that is only expected to accelerate over the next three weeks.

October 21, 2008 - Appalachian residents and policymakers are divided over President Bush's recent expansion of Appalachia's geographic boundaries.

October 20, 2008 - Even as thousands of people set records in early voting this week, the Congressional Quarterly reports that election officials around the country are still bracing for huge voter turnout and the big spike in early

October 17, 2008 - The Times-Picayune reports that through the six hours of presidential and vice presidential debates during the past month, New Orleans was mentioned only once. This one mention was made this past Wednesday night, in a quick reference by John McCain in support of charter schools.

October 17, 2008 - The Associated Press is reporting that the NAACP will have lawyers targeting 750 precincts around the country where there has been a history of voter discrimination on Nov. 4, with plans to address complaints about possible voter disenfranchisement wherever they are made.

October 17, 2008 - A few voter protection call-to-action items from United for Peace and Justice: Protecting Election Integrity -- Making Sure Every Vote Counts With the election less than a month away, now is the time to make sure that every vote is cast and counted!