voting accessibility

Wisconsin Supreme Court changes course, will allow expanded use of ballot drop boxes this fall

As a resident of Washington State, the ease of dropping ballots off in the mailbox has always been a straightforward process for me. However, I acknowledge that this is not the case for everyone. The need for more ballot drop boxes to ensure that all voters have convenient and secure options to cast their votes is crucial. Worries about ballots being stolen can easily be alleviated by mailing them out as soon as possible and tracking their arrival through email confirmation. This system not only provides peace of mind but also allows for replacement ballots if needed.

In California, the voting process seems to be incredibly efficient and voter-friendly.… Continue reading

Three Tennessee high school graduates with disabilities required to sit in audience at commencement

As a high school graduate myself, the thought of missing out on the opportunity to walk the stage and receive my diploma with my classmates is unfathomable. Graduation is a momentous occasion, a culmination of years of hard work and dedication, and it is a time for celebration and recognition. So, when I came across the news of three Tennessee high school graduates with disabilities who were required to sit in the audience at their commencement ceremony, my heart sank.

These students, who had worked just as hard as their peers to reach this milestone, were denied the chance to fully participate in their graduation.… Continue reading