Doom Resisters

How to navigate voter ID laws, and help others do the same

Episode Summary

In 38 states, you need a form of identification to vote. That presents a barrier to voting that disproportionately affects younger, lower-income voters of color. VoteRiders helps people navigate the voter ID laws in their state. National Outreach Director Selene Gomez talks about that work and how to have effective, supportive conversations with friends and family about voter ID.

Episode Notes

In 38 states, you need a form of identification to vote. That presents a barrier to voting that disproportionately affects younger, lower-income voters of color. VoteRiders helps people navigate the voter ID laws in their state. National Outreach Director Selene Gomez talks about that work and how to have effective, supportive conversations with friends and family about voter ID. And she says: It's not too late to talk about this!

Resources and links:

• What's So Bad About Voter ID Laws? from the League of Women Voters
• The Impact of Voter Suppression on Communities of Color from the Brennan Center for Justice
• Election experts cautious as Abbott touts voter roll purge from the Texas Tribune
• Ballot Curing Rules from VoteAmerica