Texas Voter ID is Worse than we Thought: 2.3 Million Voters on the Chopping Block

It has been about a year since SB-14, the Voter ID law from Texas, was being discussed as “emergency” legislation. The bill limits the way in which Texans would be able to have access to the ballot. Designated as an “emergency” piece of legislation by Texas Gov. Rick Perry, it is now urgent that we educate each other to stand against this unjust law.

SB-14 is filled with pure ridiculousness. This bill won’t allow the use of student IDs but welcomes concealed handgun licenses as acceptable forms of photo identification. Even young Texans with a student ID issued from state institutions would not be able to use them. All IDs must be issued at the DMV, and cannot be more than 60 days expired. This means that the law would not recognize government IDs received from employment, nor an expired state-issued ID even if the voter looks identical to a 61-day-old state issued ID.

Stand up for the right to vote today.

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Christina Sanders

Don’t Back Down, Keep Up the Fight! Attorney General Eric Holder Visits Texas Today

This year has been a very emotional year for young people, people of color and the poor in Texas. Even though I was not alive during the era of Jim Crow laws that sought to segregate and suppress the electoral impact of African Americans, somehow I feel like I am in the midst of a Jim Crow fight today. The 82^nd Session of the Texas Legislature proved brutal to the confidence that many voting rights groups and advocates have in our state lawmakers. During that session, state house and senate representatives voted to approve a Voter ID bill that offered so many restrictions that one might assume Mr. Jimmy Crow wrote it himself.

This photo ID law was deemed “emergency” legislation by Texas Gov. Rick Perry. Someone please call 911 because that emergency  Voter ID bill could flip the script on Texas voters by no longer allowing voters to use a voter registration card to cast a ballot – leaving more than a half million registered voters shot and voiceless.

According to the bill (SB-14), voters would need a valid photo identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. That identification cannot have been expired more than 60 days – yes, even if the picture is the same and you are the exact same person. In addition to a valid unexpired photo ID, Texans can show a military ID, VISA or passport. Oh yeah, or concealed handgun license. Not for those that may have a concealed handgun but those with “papers” for their concealed handguns.

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My Right to Vote is Not a Game so Don’t Play!

Anyone else confused about how the basic right, that we as Americans value and cherish is being disrespected and disregarded by thug groups with power? Since when did 2011 mark the point for which we allow our hard work and determination as a nation to create a more fair and balanced election process for all our citizens become the moment to put our country in reverse?

In 32 states we have Voter ID laws which would call for everyone to have a government-issued ID or driver’s license to prove their identity when they go to the polls and vote. Here’s the thing, I agree! Or, at least I am not opposed to the idea of individuals having to have some form of government-issued ID to vote. Not opposed to that at all.

However, I am opposed to laws such as the Voter ID law from Texas that limit the acceptable forms of identification to a Texas driver’s license or ID that has not been expired for over 60 days, a military ID, a U.S. passport or visa or a concealed handgun license. NO student IDs and no IDs issued by other states (geez, whatever happened to full faith and credit?). Shame. Whoever voted for this bill should be fire – or voted out!

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25 Shout Outs for President Obama

For some reason haters love hating on President Barack Obama. I mean, I know nobody is perfect but, dang! Our president has done many amazing things and he rarely gets any credit. So, while the haters “stay on their job,” I figured it’d be nice to give the President some shout-outs as he is celebrating his 50th this week. Happy Birthday, Mr. President, here’s to you!

Hit the jump for the list and add your own in the comments!

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Christina Sanders

Hop up out the Bed and Put yo “Sagz” On!

Creative young brothers in Newark, New Jersey have created a pant and underwear line that is sure to make high school principals cringe. Irese Davenport, Mark Davenport and Dwayne Hoard are using their understanding of urban culture and experience in the entertainment industry to create Sagz Jeans. They are the first pants of their kind and are “high quality jeans that sag naturally.”

This patented design allows customers to select from various types of briefs that can be adjusted to desired sagging length while staying in place even without use of a belt. Talk about progressive.

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Christina Sanders