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ID Bus Tour visits Durham to help communities register to vote

BY GREG FUNDERBERG, CBS 17 NEWS – JUNE 18, 2024 Syene Jasmin knows the importance of voting all too well. “I stand on the shoulders of my ancestors who fought for this and who couldn’t years ago,” said Black Voters Matter Field Organizer Syene Jasmine. The group visited several communities in Durham on Friday afternoon to […]

Preparing to vote? Don't forget this important step

BY CATE SCOTT, HER CAMPUS – JUNE 12, 2024 As the 2024 election rapidly approaches, it’s time to start making a plan to vote. When doing so, you probably know the main boxes to check, like making sure you’re registered and deciding what method you’ll use to cast your ballot. But there’s one important factor […]

Millions of U.S. voters lack access to documents to prove citizenship

BY SAM LEVINE, THE GUARDIAN – JUNE 12, 2024 If asked to quickly locate a passport, birth certificate or naturalization papers to produce proof of citizenship tomorrow, more than 21 million Americans – about 9% of eligible voters – would not be able to, according to the survey, conducted by the Brennan Center for Justice, […]

1 in 10 eligible U.S. voters say they can’t easily show proof of their citizenship

BY HANSI LO WANG, NPR — JUNE 11, 2024 Top Republicans are lining up behind a proposal to require proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. But for millions of U.S. citizens, it’s not easy to prove their citizenship with a document. About 1 in 10 adult citizens, or 21.3 million eligible voters, say they […]

"In My Lifetime, There Hasn't Been a Greater Time To Vote Than Now" Says Alabama Voter

Edward’s life began to spiral after he lost his job and his Alabama state ID was stolen after someone broke into his car. His situation worsened with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which left Edward ineligible for government aid without proper identification. Edward faced bureaucratic hurdles and repeated rejections for nearly five years during […]

Empowering Hmoob Voters This AANHPI Heritage Month & Beyond

In honor of AANHPI Heritage Month, VoteRiders Digital Communications Coordinator Erin Carden spoke with Cia Siab Community Resource Advocate Mai Xiong about their organizations’ combined efforts to increase voter engagement and representation within the Hmoob community in La Crosse, Wisconsin. — MAY 23, 2024 Tell me about yourself and your role at Cia Siab. My […]

VoteRiders CEO Releases Statement on North Carolina’s Voter ID Law Trial

VoteRiders CEO Lauren Kunis released the following statement on the trial over North Carolina’s voter ID law. — MAY 13, 2024 This week, the much-anticipated trial in a federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s voter identification law is expected to conclude. VoteRiders is disappointed that our staff in North Carolina were informed they could not testify […]

The Center Square: Group helps residents overcome voting ID barriers

BY LAUREN JESSOP | THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR — MAY 7, 2024 (The Center Square) – The cards may be temporarily stacked against adopting universal voter ID in Pennsylvania, but that doesn’t make the issue moot for residents. Enter VoteRiders – an organization whose mission it is to fill the gap in the election process. […]

12 Years Strong: VoteRiders Celebrates Another Impactful National Voter ID Month of Action

VoteRiders marked its 12th anniversary with a robust National Voter ID Month of Action across the country. The initiative saw remarkable success thanks to the collective efforts of partners, volunteers, supporters, and voters. Highlights included: targeted outreach efforts such as letter-writing campaigns, one-on-one assistance training for volunteers, and fundraising achievements through collaborative partnerships. VoteRiders staff […]