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Arkansas Requires Picture ID to Vote, Overriding Veto

Posted on 04/2/2013 by | General News | Comments

Bulletin Today | PoliticsBy Andrew DeMillo, The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Arkansas legislators passed a law Monday requiring voters to show photo identification at the polls, overriding Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe’s veto of the bill, which he called an expensive solution to a non-existent problem. The Republican-led state House voted 52-45, largely along party lines, to complete an override that started in the GOP-controlled Senate on a 21-12 vote last week. Only a simple majority was needed in each chamber. Related: Can …

The Takeaway: Older Adults Disenfranchised Under New Voter ID Laws

Posted on 07/19/2012 by | Brooklyn, NY | Comments

News RoundupsNew voter identification laws in 10 states could make it difficult for millions of Americans to cast ballots, according to a new report from New York University’s Brennan Center for Justice. Older adults and minorities are especially likely to be left out: About 18 percent of Americans 65 and older, 25 percent of blacks and 16 percent of Hispanics lack the type of ID required by the new voting laws.

Vote for Martina!

Posted on 03/19/2012 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

EntertainmentAARP’s Fitness Ambassador Martina Navratilova is on Dancing with the Stars tonight! Martina and her partner, Tony Dovolani are Team Sweet Spot.  Let’s get out the vote for her and Tony! Voting is easy – via phone, text or online – and you can vote 12 TIMES for Martina and Tony! •       Call to vote at 800-VOTE-409 (800-868-3409) from 8pmET on Monday 3/19 through 10:30pmET on Monday 3/19 •       Text the word VOTE to 800-868-3409 from 8pmET on Monday 3/19 through 10:30pmET …

How Much Does Your Candidate Give To Charity?

Posted on 03/6/2012 by | Giving & Volunteering | Comments

Money & Savings | PoliticsIt’s Super Tuesday and voters in 11 states are waking up to the opportunity to help determine who will be the republican candidate for president of the United States. From job creation to the deficit to the future of Social Security and Medicare, we put the candidates under our own microscopes in order to help us figure out which lever to pull. But what about their character? With all the mudslinging and canned debate rhetoric, how do you tap into …

Do YOU know where the candidates stand?

Posted on 10/14/2010 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Money & Savings | Personal Health | PoliticsEvery vote makes a difference in a critical election year like this one, and AARP wants to make sure you have the facts – before you cast your ballot.

News To Know: Don’t Be Left Out

Posted on 11/4/2008 by | Archived Contributor | Comments

PoliticsSome tips on being prepared to vote in today’s election.