explain-voting is an important in a democracy
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Reasons For Importance of Voting in Democracy -
1. VOTING IS A DEMOCRATIC RIGHT GENERATIONS HAVE FOUGHT FOR, AND WE TAKE THAT SERIOUSLY.
In August 2020, we celebrated two voting rights anniversaries. The 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote (although black women’s right to vote was still denied them). And the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, which prohibited racial discrimination in voting. Both of these involved decades of activists fighting and dying for their right to vote. They knew voting is the most basic privilege in a democratic society, and they wanted their voices – and the voices of others – to be heard.
In August 2020, we celebrated two voting rights anniversaries. The 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote (although black women’s right to vote was still denied them). And the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, which prohibited racial discrimination in voting. Both of these involved decades of activists fighting and dying for their right to vote. They knew voting is the most basic privilege in a democratic society, and they wanted their voices – and the voices of others – to be heard.Wordbankers also have reasons closer to home to make sure we vote. Almost 20% of our colleagues are permanent residents from other countries and don’t have voting rights in the US. As a company, we rally behind our staff that do have that right. To ensure they understand the value and importance of voting, to help them register if they need it, and to give them time off to exercise their right.
In August 2020, we celebrated two voting rights anniversaries. The 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote (although black women’s right to vote was still denied them). And the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, which prohibited racial discrimination in voting. Both of these involved decades of activists fighting and dying for their right to vote. They knew voting is the most basic privilege in a democratic society, and they wanted their voices – and the voices of others – to be heard.Wordbankers also have reasons closer to home to make sure we vote. Almost 20% of our colleagues are permanent residents from other countries and don’t have voting rights in the US. As a company, we rally behind our staff that do have that right. To ensure they understand the value and importance of voting, to help them register if they need it, and to give them time off to exercise their right.2. REPRESENTATION HAS A BIG IMPACT IN ALL AREAS OF LIFE AND DRIVES CHANGE.
Elections aren’t just about who’s in office. They’re about which policies are put in place and where money is spent. Decisions are made every day around issues such as healthcare, education, fair wages, the environment, taxes, housing, and public safety. When people choose not to vote, they’re giving their voice and power to someone else.
Elections aren’t just about who’s in office. They’re about which policies are put in place and where money is spent. Decisions are made every day around issues such as healthcare, education, fair wages, the environment, taxes, housing, and public safety. When people choose not to vote, they’re giving their voice and power to someone else.Local elections in particular have the power to impact everyday life. Wordbankers are passionate about voting as a way to drive change, at local and national levels. Many of our people have gone beyond just voting and regularly attend city council meetings or volunteer with voting movements and campaigns. Through these activities, one Wordbanker was surprised to learn all the areas that a city council controls, such as how zoning decisions affect affordable housing access.
3. EVERY VOTE COUNTS, ESPECIALLY WHEN ELECTIONS ARE CLOSE.
Over the past 20 years, there have been several US elections decided by very small margins. In 2018, the Democratic primary for Baltimore County executive was decided by just 17 votes. In 2016, a Vermont state House seat was determined by one vote out of 2,000. And a New Mexico state House seat was decided by two votes out of almost 14,000. We aim for 100% Wordbanker voter turnout in every election because every single person’s voice matters.
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