Category: VoteRiders Blog

From Prison to Paperwork: The ID Crisis Blocking Second Chances

Justice-impacted people face major barriers getting ID after incarceration. VoteRiders partners with organizations to help these individuals secure ID for essential services, voting, and more.

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.

In Memoriam: DeVonte Yates

Our team is mourning the sudden passing of Wisconsin Organizer DeVonte Yates on March 6, 2025.

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.

The Power and Promise of the Black Vote

As the new administration attempts to erase Black history, Black voices, and Black representations, we’re doubling down on our mission to make it clear that we will never let them succeed.

Millions of Americans Lack Voter ID Documents Lawmakers Want to Require

One of the most significant revelations from VoteRiders’ research is that millions of Americans don’t have ID documents because obtaining them can be really hard.

What Is the SAVE Act, and How Would it Block Eligible US Citizens From Voting?

The SAVE Act will make it harder for eligible Americans to vote and increase the likelihood of being wrongfully purged from state voter rolls.

UCF Student Takes Action to Empower Voters

UCF student Ernst Cook joined VoteRiders’ Letter-Writing Party to learn about Florida’s restrictive voter ID law and help engage students ahead of the November general election.

Q&A With 7 Directions of Service’s Aminah Ghaffar

Aminah Ghaffar, Policy Director of 7 Directions of Service, discusses their partnership with VoteRiders to remove voting barriers and amplify Native voices through voter ID education.