Felony disenfranchisement

Angel Sanchez spent 12 years in a Florida state prison. Today, he is a law student at The University of Miami and an advocate for voting rights for formerly incarcerated individuals.

‘I lost my right to vote before I ever had the right to vote’

September 25, 2018Conflict & Justice

Around six million Americans with criminal records are excluded from voting in elections. Not ideal in a democracy. But this is not a new topic. Courts in other democracies have debated this issue, and some have found solutions.

Citizenship through the eyes of those who have lost the right to vote

August 16, 2018Commentary

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