Is it time to make Election Day a federal holiday? 🗳️ Some say it would boost voter turnout and align the U.S. with other democracies, while others argue it could create challenges for hourly workers and cost millions. Dive into the debate over whether a federal voting holiday is the best way to strengthen democracy or if there are better solutions. Check out the full breakdown!

https://ace-usa.org/blog/research/research-votingrights/should-election-day-become-a-federal-holiday-weighing-the-benefits-and-drawbacks/

  • @just_another_person
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    42 months ago

    That doesn’t solve for people who work irregular shifts and don’t get weekends off, but may not have access to early or mail-in voting (which is where Republicans will take their insane restrictions if a holiday is made).

    • MudMan
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      32 months ago

      For sure, but it covers most people and it’s such a simple solution that it’s the standard starting point. You can go further than that, but this is the least you can do.

      • @just_another_person
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        32 months ago

        I think a combo covers everything if the Dems get a voting bill through:

        • Federal holiday
        • Early voting
        • Mail-in if requested
        • Absentee barriers lowered

        That would cover pretty much anything (I think?).

    • @vxx
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      2 months ago

      Aren’t those exact people usually also working on a federal holiday as well?