Listen "Episode 3: What Is Voter Registration?"
Episode Synopsis
Hosts Rachael Cobb and Shoshana Madmoni-Gerber delve into the intricacies of voter registration in the United States.
They explore the historical context of voter disenfranchisement and the subsequent amendments that aimed to expand access to the ballot box. From the Civil War era to the Civil Rights Movement, they trace the evolution of voter registration laws and the ongoing struggle for universal suffrage.
Discussing the concept of franchise and the absence of an affirmative right to vote in the Constitution, they highlight the importance of voter registration in exercising citizenship.
Through an examination of state-level registration requirements and recent legislative efforts like Automatic Voter Registration, Cobb and Madmoni-Gerber provide listeners with valuable insights into the voter registration process. With an emphasis on empowerment and participation, Election Connection equips listeners with the knowledge and tools necessary to engage in the democratic process.
They explore the historical context of voter disenfranchisement and the subsequent amendments that aimed to expand access to the ballot box. From the Civil War era to the Civil Rights Movement, they trace the evolution of voter registration laws and the ongoing struggle for universal suffrage.
Discussing the concept of franchise and the absence of an affirmative right to vote in the Constitution, they highlight the importance of voter registration in exercising citizenship.
Through an examination of state-level registration requirements and recent legislative efforts like Automatic Voter Registration, Cobb and Madmoni-Gerber provide listeners with valuable insights into the voter registration process. With an emphasis on empowerment and participation, Election Connection equips listeners with the knowledge and tools necessary to engage in the democratic process.
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