Dr. Josie Johnson nominating Rep. Keith Ellison at the 2012 CD5 convention (Photo: Aaron Klemz)
by Aaron Klemz
Aug 24, 2012, 7:00 AM

Photo ID “an issue that was resolved in 1965”

Dr. Josie Johnson, a veteran of the civil rights movement, was one of many people deeply concerned about the effect of Republican-proposed constitutional amendment requiring photo identification to vote at a forum sponsored by Rep. Keith Ellison. As she put it, “this is an issue that should have been decided, and was, in 1965.” Check out this video from the forum:

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