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Guest blog by John Saffron BACKGROUND: REGISTERED VOTERS NEED VOTER ID Americans who value free and fair elections as the cornerstone of American democracy must keep one crucial fact front and center. Voter registration and voter ID are two separate matters. In many states, registered voters – those who have…
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In several states, new legislation and ongoing litigation put voter ID laws in motion last month. Some of these changes will affect who can vote in November, although key details are still to be determined. Here’s a roundup of recent developments and why they matter: Kentucky Kentucky already requires voters to…
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A REAL ID is not required to vote in any state. However, in some states voters who want to renew or obtain a state photo ID or driver's license (for voting or another purpose) have no choice but to go through the REAL ID process. VoteRiders is tracking the rollout…
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By Pamela Pearson, VoteRiders' General Counsel and North Carolina Voter ID Coalition Coordinator For voters living in North Carolina, feeling confident they understand whether the state has a voter identification requirement is most definitely not a given. Over the past decade, the North Carolina General Assembly (the state legislature known…
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Today, proper identification is critical for Americans to be able to vote. However, having that precious ID can also be the passport to changing an individual’s life for the better, in important and unexpected ways. Randy is one such person. Randy lived on the street and faced the common barriers…
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by KATHLEEN UNGER Published 3/16/20 at Newsweek Our nation's campaign season isn't just kicking off. It's mid-swing. And as we get closer to an incredibly consequential election day—one ultimately affecting local offices, state legislatures, governorships, Congress and the Senate, and the office of the president—we must recognize and address the…
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The 2020 election saw a record number of voters turning out to cast their ballots despite the obstacles of a pandemic and new voter ID laws. One of the biggest success stories in voter education came out of Wisconsin, where Anita Johnson of VoteRiders and the Souls to the Polls…
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Marc Bauer is a partner and member of the Public Finance Department in the Los Angeles office of the law firm of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe. He has represented issuer and underwriter clients in public finance transactions involving long- and short-term, fixed and variable rate obligations, commercial paper, credit and…
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Guest post by Joy Scott and Jason Scott-Sheets of Scott Public Relations – When planning his vacation this year, Ed Shapiro knew he would include a trip to Wisconsin from his home in Washington State. Why Wisconsin? That’s where Ed, a retired physician, found his way to support the democratic process he…