Dismantling Voter Suppression: Exercising Our Rights for a Sustainable Future
Exercising your right to vote is fundamental to democracy. Yet, voter suppression tactics continue to threaten this essential democratic process, particularly impacting marginalized communities. Through our votes, we have the power to support policies that protect our environment, foster equity and justice, and build the sustainable future we want to see. However, to harness this power, we must stay informed, prepared, and mobilized to counter voter suppression tactics.
In response to discriminatory practices like imposing strict voter ID laws, reducing voting options, and purging voter rolls, it is crucial that we mobilize to protect voting rights and counter all forms of voter suppression. These barriers disproportionately hinder people of color, young people, and other marginalized groups from participating fully in our democracy.
To confront these undemocratic tactics, we must educate ourselves on our rights, report suppression tactics, and engage as poll workers and watchers. This proactive involvement is vital to dismantling these obstacles and ensuring the electoral process remains free, fair, and accessible to all eligible voters.
ecoAmerica’s new Know Your Voting Rights Guide is an essential tool for this work. This comprehensive resource equips you with information on how to secure your voting rights, counter intimidation, access language assistance, utilize accessibility features, restore voting rights, and effectively plan your vote.
When more people can vote freely, we amplify the voices championing sustainable, equitable solutions for our planet and communities. We have immense power to drive change through our votes—but only if we show up and our votes are counted.
Whether you’re voting for the first time or are a seasoned voter, this guide is invaluable for helping protect your right to vote. Share it widely, use it to plan, prepare, and safeguard your ability to participate fully in our democracy. Together, we can uphold the integrity of our electoral process and pave the way for the just, thriving world we know is possible.
For more details and to access the full guide, please visit ecoAmerica’s GOTV page. Let’s ensure our votes count and push forward towards a just and sustainable future for all.
Ashley Lane
Director, Network Activation
ecoAmerica
About the Author
Ashley Lane, Director of Network Activation for ecoAmerica, plays a pivotal role in mobilizing and expanding the reach of the organization’s environmental initiatives.
About ecoAmerica
ecoAmerica is a nonprofit moving society toward climate solutions by inspiring and empowering trusted national health, faith, and civic institutions and their millions of stakeholders across America visibly act and advocate. ecoAmerica programs include Climate for Health, Blessed Tomorrow, and Path to Positive, and the One Home One Future and Climate Rx campaigns. ecoAmerica.org