Tag: VoteRiders

ARIZONA REPUBLIC: The citizens who can't prove it

BY SASHA HUPKA, ARIZONA REPUBLIC — AUGUST 26,2024 Hi readers! Welcome back to Republic Recount. Remember that pivotal court case I told you about last week? Since then, the nation’s highest court has weighed in — and its order will limit Arizona voters’ ability to register without documents proving their citizenship. That could prove a barrier […]

BLOOMBERG: After the Fundraising Zooms Comes the Real Work

BY AMANDA L. GORDON, BLOOMBERG — AUGUST 2, 2024 Volunteers from a synagogue in Boston recently beamed in to a restaurant in Georgia to help people obtain the IDs they need to work and vote, an ongoing effort coordinated by the nonpartisan, nonprofit VoteRiders. On Monday night, the same organization had 220 people from all […]

Q&A With New Disabled South’s Lila Zucker: “The ADA is the floor. Not the ceiling.”

VoteRiders Digital Communications Coordinator Erin Carden spoke with New Disabled South’s Organizing Director Lila Zucker about Disability Pride, the importance of partnership, and what it means to navigate the voting process as a disabled American. — JULY 26, 2024 Tell me about yourself and your role at New Disabled South. My name is Lila Zucker, […]

The SAVE Act Is Dangerous for Democracy

The recently passed Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act severely threatens democracy by requiring documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration. These measures are unnecessary given existing laws that already prevent noncitizen voting. This legislation disproportionately impacts marginalized groups, potentially disenfranchising millions of eligible voters. The SAVE Act is part of a broader trend of […]

"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 […]

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 […]

New Hampshire Bulletin: As lawmakers contemplate requiring voter ID, one organization is ready to help

BY: ETHAN DEWITT, NEW HAMPSHIRE BULLETIN – APRIL 25, 2024 Sue Nastasi lost her birth certificate years ago. “Beats me where it is,” she said. But getting it back is not a simple matter. Nastasi was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, in a hospital that doesn’t exist any more, under a different name, she said. She […]

Empowering Women at the Ballot Box: The League of Women Voters on How They’re Breaking down Ballot Box Barriers with Help From VoteRiders

In honor of Women’s History Month, VoteRiders’ Digital Communications Coordinator Erin Carden spoke with Jessica Jones Caparell, Director of Government Affairs at the League of Women Voters, about the tremendous power women continue to bring to the ballot box and the steps the League is taking in partnership with VoteRiders to make sure their voices […]