The Debate Over Felon Voting Rights Has a Long History in Virginia

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Lawmakers in Virginia remain divided over how former felons should get the right to vote back. It’s a debate that has deep roots in Virginia history, not all of it pleasant. Michael Pope has this look into the bad old days.

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