In this episode Carla and retired lawyer and current voting rights activist Diane Savage discuss the complexities of voter suppression in the U.S., focusing on the implications of a smokescreen act, the SAVE Act. They discuss how the proposed measures would disproportionately affect marginalized communities, the challenges faced in voter registration, and the importance of civic engagement to protect voting rights. The dialogue emphasizes the need for community action and the hope that arises from collective efforts to safeguard democracy.

Takeaways

• The SAVE Act is a smokescreen that promises to increase voter security in the US but is actually meant to eliminate the rights of millions of eligible voters, especially women and minorities.
• The SAVE Act limits the ability to show proof of citizenship.
• College students face unique challenges under the SAVE Act.
• Natural disasters can hinder access to necessary documentation for voting.
• Voter roll purges often target marginalized communities.
• Many eligible voters are removed due to errors in documentation.
• Civic education and outreach are crucial for voter empowerment.
• Community engagement is vital in combating voter suppression.
• Grassroots organizations play a key role in protecting voting rights.
• Hope for democracy lies in collective action and community resilience.

 

Learn more through these links:

VoteRiders – www.VoteRiders.org

League of Women Voters - Home| League of Women Voters

Election Protection - ElectionProtection 866OurVote.org

Fair Fight – Georgia - FairFight: Fighting Voter Suppression & Protecting Voting Rights

Indivisible Mid-Peninsula - ⁠IndivisibleMid-Peninsula⁠

Indivisible National - ⁠Homepage| Indivisible⁠

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The show is produced by Carla Pursnani

Production team includes Sarah Sherwood and Vic Passion Bouhalkoum

Art by Melissa Lawson

Music by Nick Pursnani.