I think about the people I know working two jobs just to get by, who've told me they simply couldn't spare the hours to vote -- no one's voice should go unheard just because they couldn't afford to take unpaid time off.
by meeraiyerEditorial
I think about the people I know working two jobs just to get by, who've told me they simply couldn't spare the hours to vote -- no one's voice should go unheard just because they couldn't afford to take unpaid time off.
Studies comparing countries with election holidays to those without, including OECD turnout data, found the effect on turnout is often smaller than expected, since many non-voters cite disengagement or lack of information as bigger barriers than scheduling conflicts alone.
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