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Guest post by Joy Scott and Jason Scott-Sheets of\u00a0Scott Public Relations<\/a><\/em>\u00a0\u2013<\/p>\n

When planning his vacation this year, Ed Shapiro knew he would include a trip to Wisconsin from his home in Washington State. Why Wisconsin? That\u2019s where Ed, a retired physician, found his way to support the democratic process he so respects by helping people to get IDs so they can vote.<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel so strongly that voting is a right for all Americans, and no one should be kept from exercising that right because they don\u2019t have the proper identification or are confused about the rules concerning voter ID,\u201d says Ed. \u201cI volunteered in Wisconsin for the mid-term elections and saw how important this work is. So, I\u2019ll be back this summer to help people qualify for the 2020 elections this fall.\u201d<\/p>\n

A retired physician from Port Townsend, Washington, Ed found that his home state embraces mail-in ballot systems and is not known for voter ID problems that might keep people from the polls. But in many other states, voters are not so fortunate. As Ed realized how many states were creating stricter ID laws that caused confusion and in particular, would impact voters of color and people with low income, his determination grew to take action about what he saw as a violation of a foundational pillar of our democracy<\/p>\n

\u201cI had not considered myself an activist, but this was just wrong. I had to do something,\u201d Ed reports. \u201cIf the courts or legislatures are not going to ameliorate this problem, then we have to do all we can to help those who are affected by harsh or confusing requirements. I found that VoteRiders was one of the few organizations that would accept assistance from people from out of state, so I chose them for my volunteer commitment.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ed did have reservations. He\u2019s a natural introvert and had never canvassed or done political organizing before. Ed wondered how African-American neighborhoods would accept a 70-something-year-old white guy knocking at their doors. Fortunately, he found that his concerns melted away as people thanked him for his outreach and his help.<\/p>\n

Anita Johnson, the VoteRiders Voter ID Coalition Coordinator in Wisconsin, welcomed Ed\u2019s willingness to travel and assist in her state. She especially appreciated his openness to doing whatever needed to be done. Anita, like other VoteRiders organizers in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas and elsewhere, encourages volunteers \u2013 including those from other states \u2013 to dedicate some of their free time to help people qualify to vote in this year\u2019s critical election.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe visit churches and organizations to give talks, we canvass, we do phone calls, we distribute literature,\u201d Anita notes. \u201cWhen we find people who need assistance in getting their IDs, we guide them to get birth certificates, driver\u2019s licenses, Veteran\u2019s cards, tribal cards \u2013 whatever they need. We partner with other local organizations in our outreach to connect with more people and provide them with fact-based information and assistance.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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