Berniecrats of St.Louis

The voter suppression bill that recently passed the House of Representatives—the SAVE Act, I believe it’s called—is nothing more than an attempt to rig future elections in favor of the Republicans. While they claim it simply requires a voter ID, as the saying goes, "the devil is in the details."
​First, for all practical purposes, it would end voting by mail, including absentee voting. It would also restrict where we can register to vote. Furthermore, it would require a passport or a certified birth certificate—not just a photocopied version. This creates a specific hurdle for women; if a woman gets married and cannot change her name in time for the election, she may be unable to vote.
​Think about who typically lacks a passport: people who don't leave the country or cannot afford international travel. Additionally, how many people have a certified copy of their birth certificate readily available? The MAGA Republicans know they cannot win a fair election, so they are trying to fix the outcome through this fine print.
​While this law could be challenged in court, the process might take years, and by then, the damage would already be done. If you have recently married, are living with a disability that prevents you from reaching the polls, or have moved and lack a certified birth certificate, passport, or current military ID, you may be unable to register or vote at all.

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