Women Lead at the Ballot Box, And Lawmakers Are Trying to Change That
It’s no secret that women are the backbone of our democracy. Voting at higher rates than men since 1980, women continue to power our electorate. Their voices shape our lives and communities — from the price of groceries to the quality of our schools. Women are making and breaking history every single day, but lawmakers are still trying to suppress their power by passing unnecessary and harmful voter ID laws.
At VoteRiders, we make it our mission to fight back. Since 2012, we’ve teamed up with over 2,300 organizations across the country to help voters navigate the harmful and utterly confusing barriers to the ballot box. From single mothers, unhoused women, domestic abuse survivors, trans women, and more, we’re making sure all women have what they need to keep fighting for the freedom to vote. Here’s how ➡️
VoteRiders’ Helpline Heroes Offer Lifeline to Confused Voters
Ahead of Election Day 2024, calls and texts to VoteRiders’ national Voter ID Helpline soared as voters faced unprecedented barriers to the ballot box. This record-breaking activity reflects the extent to which millions of Americans may be confused and intimidated by unnecessary voter ID requirements — which are passing at alarming rates across the country. For thousands of voters across the country, our Helpline was more than just a resource, it was a lifeline, ensuring they could make their voices heard in one of the most consequential elections in US history. Learn more about what our Helpline volunteers do and how they make an impact ➡️
The Power and Promise of the Black Vote
From the peach orchards of Georgia to the dairy farms of Wisconsin and beyond, read about the ways VoteRiders is teaming up with our pro-democracy allies to make sure voting is a powerful tool for Black voters to build and protect their futures ➡️
What Is the SAVE Act, and How Would it Block Eligible US Citizens From Voting?
The new House majority in the 119th Congress has unveiled 12 top-tier legislative priorities, including passing the Safeguard Voter Eligibility Act, aka the “SAVE” Act. Don’t be fooled by its name – this bill is BAD for democracy. If enacted, this suppression bill would keep millions of eligible US citizens from voting. The bill would require all Americans to present one of a short list of documents to prove their US citizenship (like a passport or birth certificate) to register to vote or update their voter registration — directly impacting people registering to vote for the first time or re-registering after a move, a name change, or a party switch.
Many people may ask, "doesn’t every American already have a passport or birth certificate?" The short answer is no, definitely not. And that’s why this could be one of the most destructive voter suppression bills in modern US history. The SAVE Act is expected to come to the floor of the House of Representatives for a vote this month. Learn how you can help us take action. (So far, over 13,000 emails have been sent to Congress!) ➡️
John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Reintroduced
This month, ahead of the 60th anniversary of the Selma, Alabama, Bloody Sunday march, legislators reintroduced The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (JLVRAA), which would update and strengthen key parts of the Voting Rights Act that the Supreme Court struck down in 2013.
The JLVRAA would make it easier for eligible voters to access their freedom to vote, especially in places that have a proven history of erecting barriers to the ballot box for some citizens. VoteRiders joined other voting rights organizations in telling elected officials to protect, strengthen, and expand democracy at this critical time in our nation’s history. Take action with us ➡️
