The Freedom to Vote Act could dramatically change U.S. elections, from expanding early voting and voter registration to reforming campaign finance and tackling gerrymandering. But is it a necessary step to protect voting rights, or does it give too much power to the federal government? This article breaks down the key provisions and the heated debate surrounding the bill. What do you think? https://ace-usa.org/blog/research/research-votingrights/freedom-to-vote-act-pros-cons-and-impact-on-u-s-elections/

  • BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.world
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    10 hours ago

    I’d speculate that “today isn’t a good day for me to vote” is simply an uncommon reason for people not voting. Probably more common are things like:

    • “My vote doesn’t matter”
    • “I can’t wait in a line for hours”
    • “My polling place is too far”