In this episode, VanKe’via led a conversation on the complexity of felony disenfranchisement and its impact on individuals of marginalized communities. The conversation dives into the historical roots of felony disenfranchisement in the United States and state-by-state restrictions. Tune in to gain an understanding of the origins of felony disenfranchisement laws and the last effects of felony disenfranchisement laws in modern society.Please note: Locked Out 2022 is the correct title of the report mentioned in episode. The information provided is based on an integration of the following resources. If you are interested in learning more about the origins of felony disenfranchisement: Felony Disenfranchisement ExplainedWhat Can We Learn From the History of Felony Disenfranchisement?Locked Out 2022 ReportFelony Disenfranchisement Suppresses the Votes of Black and Latinx Americans How Mississippi’s Jim Crow Laws Still Haunt Black Voters Today Felony Disenfranchisement Laws (Map)Additional information about voting rights: Increasing Public Safety by Restoring Voting RightsFind out everything you need to know to vote:Register to vote or update your registration Register to vote and find ballot informationInstagram: @morelifethereentrypodcast Want to send us topic ideas or reach out to us? Complete: Topic Ideas FormAre you formerly incarcerated and want to share your story? Complete: Resilient Reentrants Interest Form Please listen, rate, and review. Thank you, More Life!Host: VanKe’via Garner, M. S.Produced by Trey Lokey https://uppbeat.io/track/hartzmann/good-feelingsLicense Code:WWUKNN1ALHEZYUNF

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