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  1. Should people convicted of felonies who have served their time be allowed to vote? Why or why not?
  2. Should states be allowed to make laws about who is and is not allowed to vote? Consider local, state, and federal elections. Explain your answer.
  3. Should people in jails and prisons be allowed to vote? Why or why not?

Take Action

  1. Analyze the Sentencing Project’s “Locked Out 2020: Estimates of People Denied Voting Rights Due to a Felony Conviction.”
  2. Explore state laws with the National Conference of State Legislatures.
  3. Consider Roger Clegg’s argument that “There Are Good Reasons for Felons to Lose the Right to Vote.”
  4. Consider how you felt about the issue before reading this article. After reading the pros and cons on this topic, has your thinking changed? If so, how? List two to three ways. If your thoughts have not changed, list two to three ways your better understanding of the “other side of the issue” now helps you better argue your position.
  5. Push for the position and policies you support by writing U.S. senators and representatives.

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