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PALMYRA, Pa., June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Department of State and the Pennsylvania Library Association today announced a partnership to provide voter ID educational material at hundreds of libraries across the state. "Libraries have always been places Pennsylvanians came to get information important to their lives," Secretary of the Commonwealth Carol Aichele said today in announcing the partnership at the Palmyra Public Library in Lebanon County....

From the American Political Science Association Task Force on Democracy, Economic Security, and Social Justice in a Volatile World WASHINGTON, June 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The APSA task force report, Democratic Imperatives, argues that in emerging and established democracies alike, the promise of democracy remains unfulfilled. The report focuses on policies and institutions designed to deepen democracy by increasing respect for human rights, promoting participatory...

HOUSTON, June 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- True the Vote, a national nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots organization focused on preserving election integrity, has joined forces with citizens from Wisconsin and around the country in an unprecedented effort; banding together to recruit, train, and mobilize Election Observers for Wisconsin's June 5th Recall Election. True the Vote will also sponsor command centers in key areas across Wisconsin to provide support for Election...

WASHINGTON, June 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following are statements from Melanie L. Campbell, president and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (The National Coalition) and convener, Black Women's Roundtable and Salandra Benton, director of The Florida Coalition on Black Civic Participation and Florida Black Women's Roundtable regarding the recent court decision on Florida voting law (H.B. 1355). Melanie L. Campbell said, "The National Coalition on...

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The democratic process is under attack as we approach the 2012 elections. Restrictions are being designed or implemented nationwide to suppress voter turnout. The United Steelworkers (USW) is appalled by these tactics and looks to foster open discussions about efforts to suppress and restrict voting rights for many Americans. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080131/DC12982LOGO) WHO: Mary Mancini, Tennessee...

All amounts are in US dollars unless otherwise noted. TORONTO AND JOHANNESBURG, May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), a leading proxy advisory firm, recommended today that shareholders of First Uranium Corporation (TSX:FIU), (JSE:FUM) (ISIN:CA33744R1029) support two asset sales approved by First Uranium's board of directors. The ISS report concludes that "the proposed transactions...offer relatively certain value which is substantially higher than...

SAN FRANCISCO, May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- California voters pulling out their absentee ballots over the next few days and heading to the polls June 5th will be confronted with an unfamiliar ballot, and two hotly contested ballot initiatives. The newly updated nonpartisan California Choices (www.californiachoices.org) can help guide voters through the process. The nonpartisan website features comprehensive information about the statewide June ballot initiatives including...

RALEIGH, N.C., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- During the state constitutional amendment referendum last week, election staff offered the chance to vote to what appeared to be a non-U.S. citizen. Poll workers declined suggestions by a Project Veritas Investigator that he retrieve his passport, making clear that he would be allowed to vote without any ID whatsoever. Project Veritas investigated individuals who appeared on jury duty rolls as being exempted for not being U.S....

Photo & Interview Opportunities Available CHARLESTON, S.C., April 30, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The democratic process is under attack as we approach the 2012 Elections. Restrictions are being designed or implemented nationwide to suppress voter turnout. The United Steelworkers (USW) is appalled by these tactics and looks to foster open discussions about efforts to suppress and restrict voting rights for many Americans. (Logo -...

WorldBlu, a company specializing in organizational democracy, announced it has certified Reserveage Organics as part of the 6th Annual WorldBlu List of Most Democratic Workplaces™ 2012, published annually on “Democracy in the Workplace Day.” Gainesville, FL (PRWEB) April 12, 2012 WorldBlu, a company specializing in organizational democracy, announced it has certified Reserveage Organics as part of the 6th Annual WorldBlu List of Most Democratic Workplaces™ 2012, published annually...