Tag: VoteRiders

Portland Press Herald: Maine voter ID proposal runs into strong opposition at public hearing

At a public hearing Friday, critics highlighted a range of proposed changes likely to go before voters in November, including restrictions on absentee voting.

VoteRiders Applauds Court's Ruling Pausing Unnecessary Documentary Proof of Citizenship Requirement

“We applaud the preliminary injunction issued by a federal judge today against President Trump’s executive order that sought to require that voters using the federal voter registration form provide documentary proof of citizenship,” said Lauren Kunis, CEO and Executive Director of VoteRiders. “Our research shows that nearly 1 in 10 eligible voters nationwide lack easy […]

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.

Struggling to Get a Driver’s License? Here’s How Nemecio Got Help Fast

After being incarcerated, Nemecio needed a Texas driver’s license. VoteRiders helped him get one in only a week, paving the way to employment and voting.

New Wisconsin Resident Votes in April 1st Election

When Laura contacted VoteRiders’ National Helpline on Saturday, March 29th, she imagined it would be unlikely that she would be able to vote in Wisconsin’s high-stakes election on April 1st because she didn’t have a Wisconsin state photo ID. Still, she wanted to start the process of getting one so that she would, at the […]

USA TODAY: SAVE Act makes it harder for Republicans to vote, too. Think they know that? | Opinion

Why are Republicans so hell-bent on keeping people away from polling places?

VoteRiders Is Saddened, Not Surprised, That the SAVE Act Passed the House

VoteRiders is saddened, but not surprised, to see the House of Representatives pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.

MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL: Wisconsin voted for a liberal justice and GOP voter ID measure. Why that's not surprising

About 63% of Wisconsin voters approved a Republican-led referendum to elevate the state’s voter ID law to the constitution. At the same time, 55% voted to elect a liberal justice to the Supreme Court, according to unofficial results. What gives?

SAN ANTONIO CURRENT: Shit Show Session: Texas faces real problems. Don’t expect the Lege to solve them.

While the Texas House and Senate are more unified than they have been in years, they’re still not likely to tackle the state’s toughest issues.