While many states have made it easier for people convicted of felonies to vote, Tennessee has gone in the other direction.

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How Tennessee Disenfranchised 21% of Its Black Citizens <[link removed]> While many states have made it easier for people convicted of felonies to vote, Tennessee has gone in the other direction. by Bianca Fortis

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