America may have a history of voter suppression, but that doesn’t mean we have to let it continue! It’s up to us to use our voices to speak out against restrictive voter laws and voter suppression tactics, and we have the opportunity to do that right now.
Earlier this month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the SAVE Act. It’s an incredibly restrictive voter ID law that could keep tens of thousands of Americans — especially women — from voting.
The SAVE Act would require showing a passport or a birth certificate, in person, that matches our current last name to register to vote or to update our voter registration for any reason. Let’s be honest, how many women have one of those things handy? (Spoiler: 69 million married women don’t!) Not to mention, the bill would remove online and mail-in voter registration, making it harder for all first-time voters to register, even if they do have the required documents.
The good news is we can stop this outrageous bill from going any further. It will take 60 votes to pass the U.S. Senate. We can make sure that never happens by calling our senators today, and we have a calling tool that makes it really easy for you to do!
Pressed for time? No sweat. Our members’ calls are averaging less than a minute and a half, so you can call both of your senators in under 5 minutes!
Never called your elected officials before? Have no fear! Our tool walks you through it step by step, and we even provide a script to help you figure out what to say. What matters most is that you are using your voice and speaking out.
Let’s make sure this bill — the most restrictive voter bill Congress has ever considered — is dead on arrival. Call your senators today!