Voter Suppression Archives - The Student Life

A photo collage of one of Luke Brown’s promotional photos in his bid for ASPC president. Brown’s head is in the foreground, with a crucified Cecil the Sagehen in the background. Over Brown’s head is a red circle, as if he is in the sights of a shooter.

April 10, 2025 7:39 pm

OPINION: Your vote for ASPC president didn’t matter. Here’s why

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When Luke Brown PO ’26 tried to run for the Associated Students of Pomona College (ASPC) election as a write-in candidate for president, they got the go-ahead. But less than two hours after this confirmation, they were disqualified.

A young man drops off his ballot at an official drop box.

March 18, 2021 8:19 pm

OPINION: Congress must pass the For the People Act to expand democracy

By Rakesh Peddibhotla 1974 Views Congress, For the People Act, Senate, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights

OPINION: The For the People Act represents an expansion of voter rights. Unless we mobilize, it will be blocked, writes Rakesh Peddibhotla PZ ‘24.

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